CHENNAI: It’s Mike Hussey‘s attachment with the sport that made peers name him Mr Cricket. And now he is attempting to come to terms with the fact that competitions like T20 World Cup, set up to occur in Australia from October 18- November 15, and IPL may be under major risk of being cancelled.
During a chat with TOI, the previous Australian batsman, who is also the batting coach of Chennai Super Kings, talks about whether cricket can be played behind closed doors, what still makes MS Dhoni tick and how he is against the usage of synthetic substance to polish the red ball.
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How has life been for you under lockdown in Perth?
It has been an intriguing time. However, in some methods, it has actually been great to decrease, hang out at house with family. We have been permitted to go outside to exercise and for important shopping. Other than that, we have actually been encouraged to stay home.
The lockdown has not only suspended all sporting occasions but there is unpredictability over future competitions too. Under the cir