Revenge at Eden on Mike Hussey's mind
Hussey,
who retired from international cricket at the end of 2012, is back to
serve Chennai Super Kings, something he has done with distinction for
the last five seasons.
CHENNAI:
"Goal for this season? We'd love to go and win the IPL in Kolkata."
Clean, crisp and sharp, the answer shows qualities that definitely
define Michael Hussey's style. "They ( Kolkata Knight Riders)
came and beat us to win the title on our home ground last year, so to
go and win it there at the Eden Gardens would make it a sweet victory,"
he adds.
Hussey, who retired from international cricket at the end of 2012, is back to serve Chennai Super Kings, something he has done with distinction for the last five seasons. He has played an important role in the team's huge success but he feels it is the strong domestic presence that has really made the men in yellow the unit to beat. "In my opinion, domestic players are crucial for the success of the franchisee. The difference between the good teams and the rest is the quality of Indian players because overseas players generally cancel each other out over the course of the season," he told the TOI on Monday.
He might have retired from international cricket but his role in the CSK side hasn't changed. He's still as energetic and enthusiastic as the youngsters in practice and is open to continuing his association with CSK after he is done with his playing career. "I'd love to give coaching a go. I'd like to give everything a try and see what I like. I have a really good rapport with the guys at CSK. At this stage I would be a very inexperienced coach but I would still be able to empathize with them and help them," the Western Australian said.
Hussey's name was in the news during Australia's disastrous show in India when sections of the Australian public called for his return to the team. But Hussey clarified that he wasn't tempted to don the Baggy Green again. "No, I wasn't tempted," he said before admitting that his presence may not have altered the outcome.
Hussey, who retired from international cricket at the end of 2012, is back to serve Chennai Super Kings, something he has done with distinction for the last five seasons. He has played an important role in the team's huge success but he feels it is the strong domestic presence that has really made the men in yellow the unit to beat. "In my opinion, domestic players are crucial for the success of the franchisee. The difference between the good teams and the rest is the quality of Indian players because overseas players generally cancel each other out over the course of the season," he told the TOI on Monday.
He might have retired from international cricket but his role in the CSK side hasn't changed. He's still as energetic and enthusiastic as the youngsters in practice and is open to continuing his association with CSK after he is done with his playing career. "I'd love to give coaching a go. I'd like to give everything a try and see what I like. I have a really good rapport with the guys at CSK. At this stage I would be a very inexperienced coach but I would still be able to empathize with them and help them," the Western Australian said.
Hussey's name was in the news during Australia's disastrous show in India when sections of the Australian public called for his return to the team. But Hussey clarified that he wasn't tempted to don the Baggy Green again. "No, I wasn't tempted," he said before admitting that his presence may not have altered the outcome.
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