The 5-match Test series between Team India and Australia is starting from November 22. Before that, 2 warm-up matches are being played between India A and Australia A for 4 days. India A had to lose under the leadership of Ruturaj Gaikwad.
The second and final match is being played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from November 7. India A scored 161 runs in 57.1 overs in the first innings. In reply, Australia A scored 53 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Meanwhile, bad news has come out. An important player is out of this match.
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Michael Neser Exits Due to Hamstring Injury
Australia A has suffered a stroke during this match. Fast bowler Michael Neser has to leave this match due to injury. It was Michael Nesser who played a decisive role in wrapping up India A in the first innings. Neser took 4 wickets giving 27 runs. But now he is out of this match. Nesser suffered in the 13th over of his quota. So Neser had to go out of the field limping.
It has been clarified by Cricket Australia that Neser will not be able to play in this match due to hamstring. The necessary treatment is going to be done after estimating how much trouble Nesser is suffering from. Neser also suffered a hamstring strain in a match on October 23.
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Impact on Australia’s Squad
Neser is unlikely to get a chance in the first Test against India in Perth, as Scott Boland could be the only backup player in the 13-man squad. But Neser can be needed anytime during the series. But the injury to Neser is a blow for Australia.
Australia A Playing XI: Nathan McSweeney (Captain), Marcus Harris, Sam Konstas, Cameron Bancroft, Beau Webster, Oliver Davies, Jimmy Pearson (Wicketkeeper), Michael Neser, Nathan McAndrew, Scott Boland, Corey Rocchiccioli.
India A Playing XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain), Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sai Sudharsan, KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel (Wicketkeeper), Nitish Reddy, Tanush Kotian, Khaleel Ahmed, Prasidh Krishna, Mukesh Kumar.
The warm-up matches are crucial as both teams prepare for the high-stakes Test series, and Neser’s injury adds an element of uncertainty for Australia.
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