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| David Hussey | |
|---|---|
| Name | David Hussey |
| Country | Australia |
| Fullname | David Mark Hussey |
| Birth date | 15 July 1977 |
| Birth place | Mount Lawley, Perth, Western Australia |
| Batting | Right-handed |
| Bowling | Right-arm off break |
| Role | Batsman, occasional bowler |
| Family | Brother: Michael Hussey |
| Internationalspan | 2005–2010 |
| Odi debut | 3 February 2005 v West Indies cricket team |
| Odi cap | 153 |
| Last odi | 4 April 2010 v New Zealand national cricket team |
| Club1 | Victoria (Australian state) cricket team |
| Club2 | Chennai Super Kings |
| Club3 | Rajasthan Royals |
| Club4 | Melbourne Renegades |
David Hussey is an Australian former professional cricketer, coach and commentator known for powerful middle-order batting, finishing skills in limited-overs formats and tactical acumen. He represented Australia in One Day Internationals, played extensively in Australian domestic competitions for Victoria (Australian state) cricket team and became a prominent figure in Twenty20 leagues worldwide, including the Indian Premier League and the Big Bash League. Post-retirement he transitioned into coaching and media roles across international franchises and national teams.
Born in Mount Lawley, Perth, Western Australia, Hussey grew up in a cricketing family that included brother Michael Hussey, who became an established Test and ODI player for Australia national cricket team. He moved to Victoria (Australian state) to pursue higher-level cricket, attending clubs in the Melbourne suburb circuit and representing Victoria (Australian state) cricket team at age-group and state levels. Early mentors included coaches from the Victorian Cricket Association and former players who had links with franchises such as Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars.
Hussey debuted for Victoria (Australian state) cricket team in the late 1990s, becoming a stalwart in the Sheffield Shield and domestic one-day tournaments alongside teammates such as Simon Katich, Brad Hodge, Cameron White and Shane Watson. He was noted for match-winning knocks in the Sheffield Shield and the Ford Ranger Cup while playing at venues like the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the South Australian Cricket Association Ground. His consistent performances earned him selection for Australia A tours and involvement with the Australian domestic cricket circuit, sharing dressing rooms with players who represented New South Wales cricket team and Queensland cricket team at various times.
Hussey made his international debut for Australia national cricket team in a One Day International series against the West Indies cricket team in 2005, joining an ODI squad featuring veterans from the 2003 Cricket World Cup campaign. He played in bilateral series and triangular tournaments against sides including England national cricket team, India national cricket team and New Zealand national cricket team, often used as a finisher in the lower middle order. Competition for places from players such as Andrew Symonds, Michael Hussey (his brother), Shane Watson and Graham Onions saw him used intermittently, but he produced notable innings in pressure chases and contributed off-spin options against touring sides like Sri Lanka national cricket team.
Hussey became a leading figure in Twenty20 cricket, starring for franchises across the Indian Premier League, Big Bash League, Caribbean Premier League and other global tournaments. In the IPL he represented Chennai Super Kings and later Rajasthan Royals, forming partnerships with international stars including MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Shane Warne and Graeme Smith. In the BBL he captained and coached the Melbourne Renegades, playing alongside Aaron Finch, Cameron White and Dirk Nannes. His adaptability made him a sought-after signing for teams such as Trinbago Knight Riders and franchise sides in England county cricket T20 competitions. Memorable performances came against sides stacked with international talents like Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers and Kumar Sangakkara.
After retiring from professional play, Hussey moved into coaching, commentary and cricket administration. He served as batting consultant and assistant coach for franchises in the Indian Premier League and worked with national setups including roles assisting Sri Lanka national cricket team and development programs tied to Cricket Australia. He has been involved with talent development in the Big Bash League and worked as a television commentator and analyst for broadcasters covering tournaments such as the ICC Champions Trophy and the ICC World Twenty20. His coaching stints brought him into contact with players from England cricket team, South Africa national cricket team and emerging squads from Afghanistan national cricket team and Ireland cricket team.
Hussey is married and based in Melbourne, maintaining close ties with cricketing networks across Australia and internationally. He is recognized for his role in popularizing the finisher role in limited-overs cricket and for bridging playing and coaching cultures between franchise cricket and national teams like Australia national cricket team. His legacy includes mentoring younger batters who have gone on to represent franchises and national sides, as well as contributing to the tactical evolution of T20 batting strategies used in competitions such as the Indian Premier League and Big Bash League. He remains a frequent voice in cricket media and a respected figure within institutions including Cricket Victoria and international franchise boards.
Category:Australian cricketers Category:1977 births Category:Living people