David Hussey has resigned as Victoria’s head of men’s cricket, clearing the decks for a yet-to-be-announced worldwide project that Cricket Victoria (CV) will unveil shortly.
The former Australia white-ball batter, who turned out 87 times for Victoria in the Sheffield Shield – Australia’s first-class competition – took charge of the men’s programme in August 2022 after a stint coaching Melbourne Stars in the BBL. He also led his state on 21 occasions and lifted three Shield trophies during his playing days.
Under Hussey’s watch Victoria reached two Shield finals (2022-23 and 2025-26) and the 2024-25 One-Day Cup showpiece. Silverware proved elusive, yet the squad list now leans heavily on home-grown cricketers – a point the hierarchy is keen to stress.
CV’s general manager of cricket performance, Graham Manou, was quick to acknowledge the outgoing boss. “David’s influence on the organisation and the broader Victorian cricket community is immeasurable,” Manou said. “Through his passion for the game, commitment to excellence and investment in people, David has helped strengthen the foundations of our male high-performance programme while leaving a lasting legacy across Victorian cricket.”
Hussey himself has kept his counsel for now, preferring to let the impending venture do the talking once it is revealed. Insiders suggest it will have a global footprint, though firm details remain thin.
The move comes only weeks after Victoria extended head coach Chris Rogers’s deal for another two seasons. Rogers has steered the side to three Shield finals in five years, a record that buys time while the search for Hussey’s replacement begins.
Whoever steps in will inherit a talented, largely Victorian core but also the familiar expectation that follows the navy-blue cap – namely, turning near-misses into titles.
