Ted Hussey, a former board member of the Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) and the father of Australia players Michael and David Hussey, died on Saturday. He was 73. Hussey, who played a major role in the early careers of his two sons, also served as an administrator of the Western Australian District Cricket Competition and at the Wanneroo District Cricket Club.

"Ted's character was such that he will be sadly missed by all within the WA cricket community," WACA CEO Christina Matthews said. "On a personal level, Ted was a great help to me when I arrived in WA, providing me with an invaluable insight of the history of District Cricket, which assisted enormously in understanding the challenges cricket faced.

"I'm sure I speak for the WA cricket community as a whole when I say our thoughts and hearts go out to Ted's family."

Hussey is survived by his wife Helen and his children Michael, David, Gemma and Kate.