Stephen Fleming steps down as head coach; David Hussey to take over

The former Australian middle-order and Melbourne Stars sensation David Hussey is all set to replace Stephen Fleming as the head coach of Melbourne Stars. After Fleming called it a day, Hussey has signed a two-year deal with the franchise, and as a result, will have to immediately stand down from the Cricket Victoria Board - a position he held since 2018.

"I am really honored and incredibly excited by the opportunity to lead the Stars," said a jubilant Hussey on the appointment on Wednesday (May 22). "Stephen has done some remarkable things with this team over the period and I'll be looking to capitalise on this while bringing in some strategy and style of my own.

"The BBL Final loss still burns inside me, so I can only imagine how the current players must feel with last season's loss. From my perspective, to make the final from last position in BBL|07 was a Herculean effort which provides a tremendous platform and enthusiasm for season ahead. I know we have the talent but more importantly we all have the unwavering desire to win the Club's first title," Hussey added

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"We are all still disappointed by last season's final result; but I am sure under David's tutelage, we will take the necessary leanings and move pretty quickly to commencing our BBL|09 campaign."

Melbourne Stars CEO, Clint Cooper was on the same page as Stars President, Eddie McGuire, He said, "The entire club is very excited to have David back and at the helm and I am sure that our members and fans will be thrilled by this appointment.

"We expect great things from David, who will no doubt continue to evolve the team and build upon the foundations led by Stephen, but importantly he brings his own personality and hard edge to the role," added Cooper.

HIGHLIGHTS

• David Hussey has been appointed as the head coach of Melbourne Stars. 
• The eighth edition of the Big Bash League set to start in a few months time. 
• Australia will play its first game against Afghanistan.