Five greatest middle-order batsmen for Australia in ODIs

#2 Mike Hussey (2004-2012)

Career Stats: Matches: 185 Innings: 157 Runs: 5442 Avg: 48.16 50s/100s: 39/3 S/R: 87.17

Michael Hussey had to make over 10,000 first-class runs in Australia and England to break into a team that boasted of Ponting, Clarke, Symonds and Damien Martyn. But, he pounced upon the opportunity once it arrived as he established himself as the finisher, a role so magnificently played by his predecessor Michael Bevan.

Even on his debut, Hussey played a valiant knock to round off a five-wicket victory against India. He was awarded the ICC ODI Player of the Year in 2006 and subsequently went on to win the World Cup for Australia in 2007.

Hussey retired in 2012 with an ODI average of 48, but not without earning the title of 'Mr. Cricket' for his awe-inspiring consistency and ability to bat for long hours, thus cementing his place in Australian history as a modern great.