Michael Neser could be name in Australia XI for WTC final. “We’ve got Michael and Sean [Abbott] over there, and we feel they can be added in at any time depending on whether new information comes to us,” Andrew McDonald explained.
Michael Neser, a fast bowling all-rounder, could be call up to the Australian side for the World Test Championship final against India, which is set to begin on June 7. Despite having their bowlers ready for the game. Neser could make the squad due to Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Marsh having to recuperate in a hurry.
Despite minor niggles, Hazlewood and Marsh both participated in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. The fact that both players are available for the Ashes series. Their availability for the WTC final is still in doubt, which could result in Neser being name to the playing XI.
The final squad will be announce on Sunday, May 28. When the 15-player roster for the final will be present in accordance with ICC (International Cricket Council) guidelines. Cricket Australia just announced that Hazlewood’s scans revealed no harm. However, given the pacer’s lack of Test experience in recent months, there is always the risk of pushing him too soon.
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It will have to go perfect for him to be part of that World Test Championship final: Andrew McDonald
In addition, Australia’s head coach, Andrew McDonald, addressed Hazlewood’s position. The 41-year-old believes Hazlewood will need everything to go right for him to reach the WTC final starting XI.
“We knew when he went to the IPL that everything would have to go perfectly. On the back of the Achilles setback in India. At this stage everything is good, but it will have to go perfectly for him to be part of that World Test Championship final and available,” Andrew McDonald said on SEN Radio.
“It’s almost like a home summer for us.” We normally start with four quicks. Then move around and add players as needed. We have Michael and Sean [Abbott] over there and believe they can be added at any time if new information becomes available,” he continued.
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