Published 12:52 IST, November 7th 2024

Rohit Sharma's Team India Get BOOST; Australia Pacer Michael Neser Set to Miss Perth Test

In what would come as a major relief for the Indian side, Australia's Michael Neser has picked up an injury and is set to miss the first Test at Perth.

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In what would come as a major relief for Indian side, Australia's Michael Neser has picked up an injury and is set to miss first Test at Perth. pacer has been in top-tch form before picking up injury on Thursday during 2nd Ufficial Test against India A at iconic Melbourne Cricket ground. Neser was pick of Australian bowlers with four wickets to his name. He bowled comfortably before he felt some discomfort in his left hamstring. 
Cricket Australia (CA) has confirmed that Neser won’t take field any furr during Test. pacer h similar trouble in last Sheffield Shield game he played for Queensland, after which he missed a One-Day Cup game.

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Meanwhile, India A was shot out for 161 on a spicy Melbourne wicket. 

India A were looking to bounce back from a crushing defeat in first match in Mackay, which was marred by a controversial ball-tampering incident. Ruturaj Gaikw 's team would have been er to put on a better performance at MCG. BCCI on Wednesday confirmed that KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel have been ded to India A squ for second match.

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At time of filing copy, Australia were 53 for two. Marcus Harris and Sam Konstas are in middle. Khaleel Ahmed and Mukesh Kumar have picked up a wicket apiece. 

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"It's never nice to see a guy go down mid-over with an injury," said Beau Webster, who took 3-19 from nine overs.

"He's amazing with what he does with new ball - swings it, hardly bowls a b ball and ran through top order nicely today, which gave us upper hand on first day definitely."

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12:22 IST, November 7th 2024