Hussey, who has played six seasons for Chennai Super Kings and one for Mumbai Indians, will again go under the hammer during this year's auction and is very hopeful of playing in his eighth season in the league.
"I would love to be there as a player first and foremost. Most years that I have played IPL, I have seen myself as a bit of a mentor/coach to the younger players, particularly the young Indian players, with whom I have built up a fantastic rapport," Hussey told PTI.
"I am really hopeful. I feel I can still mix it with the best players and contribute to the team. I love the contest between bat and ball. I love playing in the IPL."
For Hussey, it's the assortment of players from across the countries and exchange of cricketing ideas that have made IPL such an appealing product.
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In the ongoing Big Bash League, he has been successful in two out of six innings (96 off 60 balls versus Brisbane Heats and 36 no off 21 balls vs Perth Scorchers).
Asked about his state of mind, Hussey said that he feels perfectly match-fit both physically and mentally.
"I have put in a lot of work over the years and also had an excellent preparation leading into the Big Bash. I came into the tournament fresh and excited and physically and mentally ready to perform," said Hussey.
"I don't know! While I love the contest and I am fit enough and still contributing to the team I would like to continue playing," concluded Hussey.