Neser recalled to Australia squad for New Zealand Test sequence

All-rounder Michael Neser was recalled to the Australia squad for 2 Tests in New Zealand in the one notable change to the group from the house sequence in opposition to Pakistan and West Indies.

The World Test champions will face the Black Caps within the first take a look at in Wellington beginning on the finish of the month and Christchurch from March 8 to 12.

Neser, 33, joins Scott Boland because the reserve pace-bowling choices for the Australians after Lance Morris and Jhye Richardson have been dominated out by facet strains.

“It’s great to see Michael Neser get another opportunity in the squad following his ever-consistent performances over a long period of time,” chief selector George Bailey stated in a news launch.

“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.”

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Neser appears to be like unlikely to win his third cap except there’s an damage to the first-choice tempo trio of skipper Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, who performed all 5 exams in opposition to Pakistan and West Indies.

Australia swept Pakistan 3-0 over the New Year however tied the sequence in opposition to West Indies 1-1 after a surprising upset within the second take a look at in Brisbane.

Matthew Renshaw retained his place because the back-up batter within the 14-man squad however all indications are that Steve Smith will retain his spot on the prime of the order with Usman Khawaja – a partnership shaped after the current retirement of David Warner.