IPL 2018: Chennai Super Kings rope in Michael Hussey as batting coach

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are making sure they'll be the most talked about team come the 11th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

After retaining iconic players Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Suresh Raina, CSK have roped in Australian legend Michael Hussey as their batting coach for IPL 2018.

Mr. Cricket, as Hussey is fondly called, was a successful batsman for the Men In Yellow before the franchise was suspended two years ago. Hussey is also the third highest run-getter for CSK with 1768 runs, behind Dhoni and Raina.

CSK made the official announcement on their Twitter handle on Saturday.

Here's the tweet

Welcome back, Huss! Our summer is gonna be even more awesomesauce with this gentleman from Down Under back in the Yellow Brigade. This time, as the Batting Coach! #ReturnOfTheSuperKings #SummerIsComing #WhistlePodu  pic.twitter.com/7HjzWxogSj

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) January 6, 2018

“I am really excited about returning to the Chennai Super Kings in a coaching capacity and working with the players to help them get the best out of themselves and also help to bring success to this great franchise,” said Hussey in a media release issued by CSK.

“I have so many great memories as a player and have made many wonderful friends in Chennai and now I am excited about giving back to the franchise in trying to help the next generation of CSK players,” added Hussey.

“It is exciting to have CSK back in the competition and I am sure the fans are very happy to have their team back on the field,” concluded the 42-year-old Hussey, who won the Orange Cap for most runs in IPL 2013.