Michael Edward Killeen Hussey is an Australian cricket player who formerly participated in all forms of the sport. He is one of Australia’s all-time great batsmen in cricket. Hussey was born in Morley, Western Australia, on May 27, 1975. He played his debut game for Western Australia in 1995. He became a regular member of the state team in short order. In 2004, he was selected to play for Australia, and he went on to become one of the country’s top batsmen. His Test batting average of 51.52 is the third highest of any Australian, and in 79 Tests, he scored 6,235 runs.
Hussey scored 4,552 runs in 185 One Day International (ODI) matches. His 48.15 batting average in ODIs is second among all Australians. He was a member of the Australian side that won the 2007 Cricket World Cup. Hussey announced his departure from international cricket in 2013. He continued to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL), and the Big Bash League (BBL) until Chennai Super Kings recruited him as their head coach in 2018. Hussey was awarded the Order of Australia for his contributions to Australian cricket in 2016. Many believe he was one of the greatest batsmen of his day, and cricket fans fondly recall him.
Michael Hassey Biography:
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- Real Name: Michael Edward Killeen Hussey
- Other/Nickname: Mr. Cricket, Huss, Shameless, Maurice
- Profession: Former Cricketer
- Famous for: Calm and composed demeanour
- Best Performance: 195 vs. England in 2010
- Michael Hassey Net Worth: $112 Million
- Michael Hassey Salary: Unknown
- Monthly Income: N/A
- Instagram Handle: Michael Massey (@mmass6)
Michael Hassey Physical Status:
- Height: 5′ 11″
- Weight: 82 kg
- Eye Colour: Blue
- Hair Colour: Lt Blond
Michael Hassey Personal Life:
- Date Of Birth: May 27, 1975
- Place Of Birth: Morley, Western Australia
- Nationality: Australian
- Hometown: Morley, Western Australia
- School: Whitford Catholic Primary School
- College: Prendiville Catholic College in the northern suburbs of Perth.
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Michael Hassey Family Statistics:
- Marital Status: Married
- Michael Hassey Wife: Amy Hussey
- Michael Hassey Children: Molly, William, Jasmin and Oscar
- Parents: Father – Ted Hussey and Mother – Helen Hussey
- Siblings: Younger brother – David Hussey
- Religion: Christian
- Other Hobbies: Playing golf, Fishing, and Playing the guitar.
Michael Hassey Career Statistics:
- Test Debut: vs. West Indies at The Gabba, Nov 03, 2005
- ODI Debut: vs. India at W.A.C.A. Ground, Feb 01, 2004
- T20 Debut: vs. New Zealand at Eden Park, Feb 17, 2005
- IPL Debut: vs. Punjab Kings at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Apr 19, 2008
Michael Hassey Achievements:
- In 2006, Hussey was awarded the Allan Border Medal and selected Australian Cricketer of the Year. The jury chose him above Brett Lee and Adam Gilchrist as the winner.
- In 2006, Hussey was voted OSI Player of the Year and was on the Test and ODI XI.
- The International Cricket Council (ICC) selected him again for the ODI and Test XI squads in 2007.
- He made 84 catches in Test cricket, 105 catches in ODI cricket, 20 catches in Twenty20 cricket, and 307 catch in Club cricket. He is recognized as an exceptional fielder.
- After replacing the current Australian coach, he made his debut with the national team.
Here are some of the lesser-known facts about Michael Hassey:
- Early on, Mike desired to become a science professor. Several times, he has admitted the same. We would have seen Michael Hussey as a science teacher if he were not a professional cricketer.
- Because he is knowledgeable about cricket, many refer to him as “Mr. Cricket.” His teammates refer to him as Huss and Mike as well. It is rumoured that Andrew Flintoff coined the appellation Mr. Cricket for him.
- When he scored 116 against the Kings XI Punjab in the inaugural IPL, Hussey became the second player to score a hundred. During the 2013 season of the Indian Premier League, he scored the most runs with 733 in 17 games.
- Hussey is a devoted Manchester United fan, a quality he received from his father, who was also a dedicated football team fan.
- In 2015, he served as the batting consultant for the South African cricket team’s trip to India. He was the Australian team’s batting consultant for the 2016 World T20.
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