Michael Neser

Cricket Australia has surprisingly dropped star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell from their 2026-27 contracted players list, prioritizing Test specialists for a demanding schedule. Youngster Sam Konstas and paceman Jhye Richardson also missed out, with veteran Jake Weatherald earning a contract. This move signals a strong focus on the longest format of the game.

Neser was due to be part of the first-team squad until the beginning of July -- playing in County Championship cricket. But with his contract now cancelled, the Australian pacer has become the first overseas player to be affected by the coronavirus situation in England.

Injured pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood on Monday was ruled out of Australia's opening Test against South Africa in Brisbane this week, but skipper Pat Cummins "appears likely" to play.

Australia fast bowler Michael Neser is set to miss the upcoming tour of Pakistan next month after suffering a side strain and will be replaced by uncapped pacer Mark Steketee, Cricket Australia said on Wednesday.

Josh Hazlewood will miss the first Ashes Test due to a hamstring injury. Michael Neser has been added to the squad. Sean Abbott also suffered a hamstring injury. The first Test begins on November 21. The Australian squad includes Steve Smith as captain. England will be led by Ben Stokes.

Australia coach Andrew McDonald is impressed with the batting performance of all-rounder Michael Neser in county cricket and believes the 33-year-old could be in the scheme of things if someone in the touring party for the World Test Championship final and Ashes gets injured.

Australian cricket team has recalled all-rounder Michael Neser for upcoming Tests against New Zealand. Neser, 33, joins Scott Boland as Australia's reserve pace-bowling options, filling in for Lance Morris and Jhye Richardson who were sidelined due to side strains. The first Test is scheduled for Wellington at the end of the month, while the second is scheduled for Christchurch from March 8 to 12.

t's the huge fan following and craze for meeting cricketers that has amazed Australian cricketer Michael Neser even more than the spicy Indian food that he love.

Batsman Usman Khawaja has been recalled to Australia's Test squad for the Ashes and will duel with Travis Head for the middle order spot vacated by Matthew Wade.

At 3/1 in the second over, the Australia 'A' side were in a spot of bother. But Kurtis Patterson (48) and Travis Head (68) led the early fightback before captain Mitchell Marsh dragged the visitors out of trouble, reaching 290/6 in 90 overs on the Day One of the four-day game against India 'A'.

Australia fast bowler Michael Neser has been all but ruled out of next month's tour of Pakistan after his domestic team Queensland said on Wednesday that the 31-year-old had suffered a side strain, with no date set for his return.

Australia has called up fast bowlers Michael Neser and Sean Abbott to their pre-Ashes training camp, a report said Saturday, as coach Andrew McDonald remains confident pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood will be fit.

Western Australia seamer Lance Morris and Queensland quick Michael Neser have been added to Australia's squad ahead of the second Test against West Indies, Cricket Australia said on Monday.

Breaking from tradition, Cricket Australia (CA) on Thursday named nine members of the Test squad as part of the Australia A squad that will play a three-day warm-up game against India prior to the Test series early next month.

Marnus Labuschagne shone on Day 2 of the fifth Ashes Test, impacting the game with both bat and ball. He engaged in a brief verbal spat with England captain Ben Stokes before being dismissed for 48. Labuschagne also claimed a crucial wicket, showcasing his bowling prowess which his teammates acknowledge as a practiced skill.

Australia declared on a commanding 473 for nine in their first innings of the second Ashes Test in Adelaide Friday after the tailenders clobbered valuable late runs.

Ankit Bawne's patient 91 enabled India A to recover from a middle-order collapse before taking a slender first innings lead against Australia A on the second day of the opening 'Test'.

The prodigiously talented pair of Will Pucovski and Cameroon Green were among five uncapped players picked Thursday in a 17-member Australian Test squad for the big-ticket four-match series against India, starting December 17.

Cricket laws have always been a centre of debate. And Brisbane Heat's Michael Neser took a stunning catch against Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League on Sunday to open a debate yet again.

Australia opted for an all-pace attack for the Brisbane Test, leaving out Lyon. The team made two changes from the eight-wicket win in the opening Test in Perth. Michael Neser came in for Lyon, and Josh Inglis replaced injured opener Usman Khawaja. Lyon said he got to know about his omission only after reaching the ground.