David Hussey has followed his brother Mike in being dumped from the one day international side, failing to make the cut for the series against the West Indies.
The selectors decided to go with fellow Victorian Aaron Finch, making clear their intentions for the 2015 World Cup.
After making a blistering 60 off just 34 balls in the first match at the MCG, Hussey has made 29, 4, 1 and 34. It seems unlikely he will be recalled to the side for the Windies series and at 35, it may end his 69 match career.
With Hussey not in the T20 side for the Australia day T20s, it seems his limited overs international career may be over.
However, this gives Hussey an opportunity to play out the Shield season for Victoria, get back into form, impress selectors and keep his slim chances of a Test debut alive.
He will need to finish off extremely strongly, with at least a couple of centuries for the selectors to even consider him.
Like his elder brother Mike, David made a late start to his international career in 2008 aged 30. He made his debut in the fourth ODI against the West Indies and immediately made an impression with two 50s in his first two matches, including the second fastest 50 made by an Australian in ODIs.
Then he had a slight dip in form during the 2009/10 season against South Africa and New Zealand. He was dropped for the series against England despite making 111 against Scotland prior.
He was still a regular in the T20 side and, after strong performances for Victoria and the Australian T20 side, he was recalled to the ODI side in 2011 against England.
In 69 matches, he has scored 1796 runs at 33 with one century and 14 50s. For most of career, he has lived in the shadow of his elder brother Mike but, if Hussey doesn’t receive a baggy green cap in India or England, he will be remembered as one of the best Australian cricketers not to have a career in the Test arena.
He will also be remembered as one of the best domestic players in the 50 and 20 over forms of the game.
Just Short of a Length
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I hate to agree but Hussey is not the long term answer, not with so many others knocking on the door, as great as he has been in patches in his career he has not sustained it on the big stage, especially the longer form of the game. Like Hughes who has had his chances and rebounded to be a better batsman for it, there are numerous others to add to this list. Khawaja regained some form, Chris Rogers, Shaun Marsh is getting back in the mix, and then the new guys like Finchy and Burns, who I haven't seen in action yet but from all accounts is quite talented. Hussey has had a pretty good career and he's still there about's at the moment at least for ODI's but for how long?
Praveen
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I have no doubt that D Huss deserved to be dropped. Ben Cutting should be an automatic selection the way he is playing at the moment, I feel terribly sorry for Khawaja who was run out then dropped, im sure he isnt tired from too many games so why rotate so quickly??? this will only damage his confidence, one can only hope its because they have him earmarked for the tests in India as that's his best format. Finch I agree is a good call as Hussey not performing well and time has past, Pommersbach somehow we need to squeeze him in while on fire!!
Dan Ced
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I like David Hussey, I think he was the 2nd best batter, Bailey played some horrible shots and should never be in the team above Hussey. These selectors are deliberately running the team into the ground. There is very little logic being used at all and the should be disposed of.
Dean
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A bit sad to see David Hussey dropped for Aaron Finch. Khawaja is far more likely be suited (and consistent) opening with Warner, and followed by Hughes at 3. Not sure why Neil Maxwell is in the squad. Is he gaining experience in both batting and bowling at Australia's expense, when he would be better placed to do this at state level for a year or two. If you recalled N. Hauritz, you have a bowling allrounder, who would push N. Lyon to greater heights if selected to go on the India tour too. Let's not overlook Steve OKeeffe if a leftarm bowling allrounder is required somewhere up the path. And before people start talking David Hussey up remember that he has about 120 runs so far in shield compared to 450 for Khawaja and Ferguson.
Robert
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Seems strange that he was selected for previous series against Sri Lanka but now not selected because they are looking to the future.Must of aged a bit in the last few weeks -- Comment left via The Roar's iPhone app. Download it now [http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/the-roar/id327174726?mt=8].
Varun
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Yes David Husseys issue is good bouncers and also good swing bowling as we saw in the ODis, best to get khawaja and Doolan in as these Guys will be our future gun batsman
Brandon Marlow
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Dave Hussey is very stiff not to be selected against the West Indies. Not only did Hussey bat quite well, but Finch didn't exactly show much in the games he played against Sri Lanka.
Red Kev
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David Hussey is not one of the best to never play in tests. He can't play short stuff, he isn't that good.
Train Without A Station
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I think it's a stretch to say he will be remembered as one of the best not to recieve a baggy green. Maybe recently but wouldn't hold a candle to some of the players that missed out on selection pre-2005.
aggregated drupe
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Yes, he should have gone in when the legends retired.