Michael Hussey: “I am really excited about returning to the Chennai Super Kings in a coaching capacity”

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The Chennai Super Kings have appointed former Australia batsman Michael Hussey as their batting coach for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

The Super Kings are returning to the tournament after a two-year suspension and have retained Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Suresh Raina and Ravindra Jadeja.

Like the aforementioned trio, Hussey has also been reunited with the Super Kings as he used to play for them in the past; and is even their third-highest all-time run-scorer.

“I am really excited about returning to the Chennai Super Kings in a coaching capacity and working with the players to help them get the best out of themselves and also help to bring success to this great franchise,” Hussey was quoted as saying by Cricbuzz.

“I have so many great memories as a player and have made many wonderful friends in Chennai and now I am excited about giving back to the franchise in trying to help the next generation of CSK players. It is exciting to have CSK back in the competition and I am sure the fans are very happy to have their team back on the field.”

Meanwhile, Super Kings director George John revealed that the franchise are still in talks to bring ex-New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming back as head coach.

“We are in talks with him,” John told ESPNcricinfo. “He’s busy with the Big Bash, so nothing has been signed yet. Most likely it will be him, but we haven’t finished the deal yet. We are not in talks with anybody else. We are looking at the same coaching staff – Gregory [King] and Tommy [Simsek] as trainer and physio. We are also seriously looking at a bowling coach.”