Melbourne Stars name David Hussey as new head coach

The former captain and assistant coach has signed a two-year deal to take over at the Big Bash franchise

David Hussey has been promoted to the head coach role at Melbourne Stars, succeeding Stephen Fleming.

The former captain and assistant coach has signed a two-year deal to take over at the Big Bash franchise.

As a result, Hussey will step down from the Cricket Victoria Board position he has held since 2018.

"I am really honoured and incredibly excited by the opportunity to lead the Stars. 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,” said Hussey.

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"The BBL05 Final loss still burns inside me, so I can only imagine how the current players must feel with last season’s loss."

The Stars were beaten by cross-city rivals Melbourne Renegades in last season's February final and Hussey has plans to put those bad memories to bed when the new campaign gets going later this year.

"From my perspective, to make the final from last position in BBL07 was a Herculean effort which provides a tremendous platform and enthusiasm for season ahead," he said.

"I know we have the talent but more importantly we all have the unwavering desire to win the club’s first title."