All-time World ODI XI post-2000

#6) Michael Hussey (Australia)

Michael Hussey

Michael Hussey also known as Mike Hussey is a former Australian international cricketer, who played all forms of the game. Hussey is also widely known by his nickname 'Mr Cricket'. Hussey was a relative latecomer to both the one-day international and Test Australian teams, debuting at 28 and 30 years of age in the respective formats, with 15,313 first-class runs before making his Test debut.

However, he had a highly successful international career, being the top-ranked ODI batsman in the world in 2006.

A late bloomer, Mike Hussey was one of the pillars of Australia's batting during their transition phase post-Waugh era. Although not as attractive as left-handed batsmen generally are, Hussey's batting was a sight to behold.

His determination and mental strength combine beautifully with tremendous fighting spirit. Amidst all this, he did have a few signature strokes too which were a visual treat. Like his cover drive or pull/cut strokes which he dished out with utter disdain. While his batting template was destined to work for limited-overs cricket, it's his Test achievements that defined Hussey as the batsman more through his career.

In ODIs, he was the vital cog as far as Australian cricket is concerned in terms of controlling the back end of the innings and at times, even the early crisis.

In 185 matches for Australia, Hussey scored 5442 runs at an impressive average of 48.16 and an equally impressive strike rate of 87.17.

He will be batting at number 6 in this team.