"The prototype of modern cricket," Hussey is about to receive a significant Australian cricket honor.
When Mike Hussey is admitted into the Cricket Hall of Fame of Australia, he will get official recognition as an iconic figure in Australian cricket history.
On Boxing Day, Cricket Australia revealed that the legendary batsman and Fox Cricket analyst will share the accolade with former women's captain Lyn Larsen.
"All great players aspire to the values demonstrated by Michael Hussey's inspirational career," CA president Nick Hockley said. "The name Michael Hussey is synonymous with the hard work, skill, and dedication needed to succeed at the highest level."
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"Mike Hussey is a case study in Aussie persistence, knocking out runs in the Sheffield Shield for ten years before getting a shot at the international level," Australian Cricketers' Association head Todd Greenberg continued.
"He was also a model for the modern cricket player, making his name in the T20, then in the IPL and as a key player in the emerging BBL. He now rightfully holds a place in the Hall of Fame alongside other legendary Australian cricket players."
Before the Boxing Day Test, the 48-year-old thought back on his induction and said how "very honoured" he felt.
"I was taken aback upon initially learning... Really, I had no idea what to say. Really, I was in disbelief.
"As a child, I was content to play one Test match for Australia, so I will always treasure being inducted into the Hall of Fame."
Hussey averaged 37.94 in T20 cricket and played 79 Tests and 185 ODIs for Australia. He was also one of the first major international players in T20 cricket.
Despite making his debut in Test cricket late at age 30, he went on to make 19 hundreds and average over 50 in the format.
He won the ODI World Cup in 2007 and the Ashes in 2006–07 with Australia.
Following his retirement, Hussey had a successful career as a batting instructor for several national teams and as an analyst for Fox Cricket.
He will be joining Larsen, who captained Australia's women's squad for a considerable amount of time and was an excellent all-round player.
She took 26 wickets at 18.73 and amassed 410 runs at 41 in her 15 Test matches. In 49 ODIs, Larsen amassed 426 runs at a 20.28 average and 24 wickets at a 31.79 percent.
Australian Cricket Hall of Fame chair Peter King said in a statement that Lyn's induction "is reflective of her momentous achievements during what was an esteemed career spanning more than a decade, including her selection as Australian captain when she was just 22 years old."
"Lyn has left a lasting impression on the game and has been instrumental in increasing the visibility of women's cricket, with her 1988 World Cup final victory at the MCG serving as one of the game's defining moments."
