Usain Bolt trains Australian cricket team in a unique way ahead of 2017-18 Ashes

Usain Bolt has been training the Australian cricket team in a unique way ahead of the Ashes contest against England starting on Thursday. (Getty Images for Gatorade)

Updated on: Nov 21, 2017 9:33 AM IST

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Usain Bolt has been training the Australian cricket team in a unique way ahead of the Ashes contest against England starting on Thursday. (Getty Images for Gatorade)

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Usain Bolt was part of the Gatorade Fastest Run at the Melbourne Cricket Ground involving the Australian cricket players (Getty Images for Gatorade)

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During the Gatorade Fastest Run, Usain Bolt was working with the Australian batsmen to improve their “explosiveness” off the mark. (Getty Images for Gatorade)

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Bolt noticed with cricket that players don’t really have a lot of explosiveness when they’re running. Bolt added that getting that aspect right will definitely help people. (Getty Images for Gatorade)

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Bolt said he was trying to increase the awareness of running while batting in cricket. (Getty Images for Gatorade)

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Bolt, also an avid cricket fan, has been preparing for a tilt at football, having been invited to train with Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund. (Getty Images for Gatorade)

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Australia would be hoping that Bolt’s tips help them as they prepare to take on England in the Ashes series starting with the first Test in Brisbane on November 23. (Getty Images for Gatorade)

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Usain Bolt gave tips to the Australian batsmen while running, with Peter Handscomb calling the tips useful. (Getty Images for Gatorade)

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The Jamaican track superstar, the world record holder in the 100m and 200m and eight-time Olympic champion, retired from athletics after August’s World Championships in London (Getty Images for Gatorade)

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Usain Bolt had some fun with Australian cricketers Glenn Maxwell, Ashton Agar, Peter Handscomb and Aaron Finch during the session. (Getty Images for Gatorade)

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Bolt, on the other hand, has been plagued by hamstring issues but has been passed fit as he prepares for life after his retirement. (Getty Images for Gatorade)