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December 26, 2025 4:42 PM

Ashes: Michael Neser savours dream Boxing Day debut on nightmare pitch for batters

After a four-wicket haul in front of a record Melbourne Cricket Ground and Australia's top score on a tough pitch, little wonder Michael Neser found day one of his maiden Boxing Day test a dream come true. The recalled seamer was dropped for the series-deciding third Ashes test in Adelaide but was back in action on Friday in front of a whopping crowd of 94,199 that saw 20 wickets tumble on a manic day one. Neser scored a vital 35 as Australia were skittled for 152 in the first innings, then to...

December 23, 2025 10:03 AM

Murphy, Richardson named in Australia’s Boxing Day Test squad; Lyon to undergo surgery

Todd Murphy and Jhye Richardson have been added to Australia’s 15-member squad for the fourth Ashes Test, starting on December 26. Murphy edged out Matt Kuhnemann and Corey Rocchiccioli to replace Nathan Lyon, with the veteran off-spinner set to undergo surgery on his injured hamstring. Murphy has featured seven times at Test level for Australia, with his most recent appearance coming earlier this year against Sri Lanka in Galle. Australia confirmed on Tuesday that Nathan Lyon will undergo ...

December 8, 2025 3:55 PM

Australia’s Michael Neser hails special Ashes spell at Gabba after long absence

Australia quick Michael Neser said he will cherish his bowling performance at his home ground in Brisbane after he picked a five-wicket haul in the second Ashes test, helping the hosts to a comprehensive eight-wicket win on Sunday. Neser, competing in his first test in three years, broke the 96-run partnership between Ben Stokes and Will Jacks, dismissing both in his consecutive overs. The right-arm pacer finished with five for 42 as Australia bowled out the opposition for 241 with a lead of 6...

December 8, 2025 2:11 PM

Neser breaks England resistance at Gabba as Australia take 2-0 Ashes lead

Australia stormed to an eight-wicket victory in the second Ashes test in Brisbane to go 2-0 up in the series on Sunday as England's resistance was broken on day four by a pace blitz from unlikely hero Michael Neser. Helped by the catching magic of home captain Steve Smith, 35-year-old Neser finished with 5-42 at his home ground in his first test in three years, leaving the hosts needing 65 runs to win the day-night match. While England quick Gus Atkinson grabbed two wickets, opener Jake Weat...