Former Australia batter Hussey open to England coaching role ahead of Ashes

Former Australia cricket batter Mike Hussey has said he was informally approached by Stephen Fleming, England's newly appointed red-ball coach, regarding a potential coaching position.

Hussey, who previously represented the Australian national team as a player, described the contact with Fleming as informal but confirmed his openness to a possible role with the England setup.

The development comes as England prepare for the upcoming Ashes series against Australia. Fleming, who has previously coached at international level with other teams, is currently building his coaching staff for the England cricket team.

Further details about the nature or timing of any potential appointment have not yet been made public.