Michael Neser removed from Prime Minister's XI team, Jordan Buckingham included as replacement

Canberra, 4 December (HS). Australia's fast bowling all-rounder Michael Neser has withdrawn his name from the Prime Minister's XI squad. He was injured during his state Queensland's recent Sheffield Shield match against Western Australia.

According to Cricket Australia (CA), South Australia's Jordan Buckingham will replace Neser in the Prime Minister's XI squad, which will play a four-day match against the visiting Pakistan team at Manuka Oval from Wednesday.

Chief selector George Bailey said in an official statement: “We know Michael is a quality player and we have seen him perform in the Test team and we want to ensure he gets the opportunity to play more Test cricket this summer. We are giving him the best opportunity to be ready to perform. We are taking a cautious approach with Michael, the risk of potentially another big bowling load in a four-day PM XI match was deemed too high. We will work with the Brisbane Heat medical team in the coming days to determine his Big Bash League availability.

Neser last played a Test match for Australia against the West Indies in Adelaide last year and was called up to join the Pat Cummins-led side for the early part of the Ashes tour earlier this year. ,

On the other hand, Buckingham will now share the pace bowling duties with Nathan McAndrew and Mark Steketee for the PM XI match, while all-rounders Cameron Green and Beau Webster will be among the other fast bowling options.

Hindustan News / Sunil

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