David Hussey appointed head coach of BBL side Melbourne Stars

Big Bash League (BBL) franchise Melbourne Stars on Wednesday appointed former Australian batsman David Hussey as their men's team head coach. Hussey, who succeeds Stephen Fleming, has signed a two-year deal with Stars, said the club. Hussey played 48 matches for the Stars, scoring 855 runs. "David is a quality person," Stars president Eddie McGuire said.