New Delhi: Former Australian batsman Michael Hussey has made an interesting statement. He said that if he had started his career at a younger age he might have scored 5000 more runs than Sachin Tendulkar. Hussey scored a total of 12398 runs in 324 international innings including 22 centuries and 72 half-centuries. Record Performance in Domestic Cricket Husseys domestic record was also impressive. In 273 matches he scored nearly 23000 runs and 61 centuries. However he made his international debut at the age of 28 due to the tremendous talent in the Australian team at that time. International Career and Achievements After making his debut in 2004 Hussey established himself and became a key player for Australia. He helped the team win the 2007 World Cup and the ICC Champions Trophy in 2006 and 2009. Hussey made this claim jokingly but his confidence and dedication to the team are clearly evident. Hussey vs. Sachin Hussey said Ive thought a lot about maybe I could have surpassed Sachin Tendulkar by 5000 runs. But when I wake up in the morning it feels like a dream. When I got the chance I showed my full potential. Hussey scored 78 fewer centuries than Sachin but played 450 fewer innings. Story Highlights Michael Husseys claim: He could have scored 5000 more runs than Sachin. Hussey scored 23000 runs and 61 centuries in domestic cricket. He won the 2007 World Cup and two ICC Champions Trophy titles for Australia. Hussey made this claim jokingly but his contribution to the team has always been important.