The seam bowler Michael Neser has been brought back up to the Test squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand that Australia will be taking. So far, Neser has participated in two Test matches and four One-Day Internationals for Australia. The last time he played for his country in a Test match was in December of 2022.
Taking into consideration the favorable conditions that are anticipated to be present in New Zealand, the 33-year-old captain was chosen. The fact that Lance Morris sustained an injury during the one-day international series against West Indies and that Jhye Richardson was unable to play for a period of six weeks due to a side strain both assisted in increasing his chances of being selected.
In spite of the fact that he is the organization’s backup batter, Matt Renshaw, who took over for David Warner after Warner’s retirement, continues to hold his position.
“It’s great to see Michael Neser get another opportunity in the squad following his ever-consistent performances over a long period of time and the conditions we expect,” the selection panel’s chair George Bailey commented.
“As we know every Test match provides vital opportunities to obtain valuable WTC points and we expect this tour will be a tough challenge against a very strong side who have been so consistent at home for a long period of time.”
The first Test series that Australia has played in New Zealand since 2016 will begin on February 29. The series will consist of two matches.
Squad: Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Michael Neser, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith (vc), Mitchell Starc
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