Australian Hussey open Ashes Test role as England make approach

Ex-Australia batter Hussey said he was informally approached by Stephen Flemming, England's new red-ball coach.

Australian great Mike Hussey could face his own country in the Ashes after saying Friday he was open to joining England as their Test batting coach.

"There is a lot of different things to consider. My short answer is I would not say no to anything really," Hussey told Fox Sports News.

SYDNEY, Aug 21 : Former Australia test stalwart Mike Hussey said he would consider a role helping England with their batting for next year's Ashes series after an "off-the-cuff" approach from Stephen Fleming.Fleming, who took over as England coach from fellow New Zealander Brendon McCullum in July, has played and coach