Australian Fast Bowler Michael Neser Ruled Out of Australia A Team Due to Hamstring Injury in Second Unofficial Test Against India
Australian fast bowler Michael Neser has been ruled out of the Australia A team after suffering a hamstring injury during the second unofficial Test against India at the MCG.
Neser, a backup seamer, was bowling impressively, taking key wickets of Indian batters Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sai Sudharsan, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Devdutt Padikkal. However, in his 13th over, after delivering his second ball, he began limping and had to leave the field, clearly showing signs of injury.
A Cricket Australia spokesperson confirmed that Neser will not bowl again in the match, having injured his left hamstring. He is scheduled to undergo scans to determine the severity of the injury.
After a brilliant opening spell, the Queenslander was sent for scans on a left hamstring injury #AUSAvINDA
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Neser had previously strained the same hamstring during the last Sheffield Shield game, bowling 48.5 overs for Queensland against South Australia. This injury also ruled him out of the domestic One-Day Cup match against South Australia.
After a brief rest and recovery, Neser had returned to training and was performing well in the current match. Unfortunately, the hamstring issue resurfaced at the MCG on September 7, 2024.
Although Neser was not expected to be in Australia’s squad for the first Test against India in Perth, there were hopes for his presence later in the series.
