Michael Neser is an Australian professional cricketer. He plays domestic cricket for Queensland and the Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League and also represents Glamorgan in the County Championship, Royal London One-Day Cup, and T20 Blast.
In May 2018, Neser was added to Australia’s One Day International squad for the series against England as a replacement for Josh Hazlewood. He made his ODI debut against England on 13 June 2018. In September 2018, he was named in Australia’s Test squad for the series against Pakistan but did not play a match.
In July 2019, Neser was selected in Australia’s squad for the 2019 Ashes series in England. In November 2020, he was included in Australia’s Test squad for the series against India. He was again named in Test squads for the South Africa series in January 2021 and the 2021–22 Ashes series in November 2021. Neser was a member of the Australian team that won the 2023 ICC World Test Championship final.
Michael Neser Records and Achievements
Michael Neser made his ODI debut for Australia against England on 13 June 2018. He was selected in multiple Australian Test squads between 2018 and 2021, including series against Pakistan, India, South Africa, and the Ashes, before making his Test debut in December 2021 against England in Adelaide. In that match, he took his first Test wicket with his second delivery by dismissing Haseeb Hameed. He also scored 35 runs off 24 balls in Australia’s first innings.
Neser was recalled to the Test team in December 2022 and finished the match with figures of 5 for 56, along with 18 runs with the bat. In December 2025, he was selected for the Ashes Test against England at The Gabba and took a five-wicket haul in the second innings, achieving a Test five-for at his home ground.
Michael Neser Career Stats
In Test cricket, Michael Neser has bowled in 6 innings and taken 13 wickets, with a best bowling figure of 5 for 42. He has one five-wicket haul in Tests. In ODIs, he has bowled in 4 innings and taken 3 wickets, with best figures of 2 for 46.
In first-class cricket, Neser has bowled in 207 innings and claimed 419 wickets. His best bowling performance is 7 for 32. He has taken 20 four-wicket hauls and 13 five-wicket hauls at this level
With the bat, Neser has played 4 Test innings and scored 72 runs, hitting 8 fours and 1 six. In ODIs, he has scored 11 runs from 4 innings. In first-class cricket, he has featured in 158 innings and scored 3,980 runs. He has registered 5 centuries and 18 half-centuries.
| Bowling | ||||||
| Format | Inns | Wkts | BBI | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| Tests | 6 | 13 | 5/42 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| ODIs | 4 | 3 | 2/46 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 207 | 419 | 7/32 | 20 | 13 | 0 |
| Batting | ||||||
| Format | Inns | Runs | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
| Tests | 4 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| ODIs | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 158 | 3980 | 5 | 18 | 518 | 36 |
Michael Neser’s Personal Life
Michael Neser was born in Pretoria, South Africa, and spent his first ten years there before his family moved to Australia. He comes from a family of doctors. His father is a spinal surgeon, his mother is a dentist, and his great-grandfather was also a doctor. Neser has mentioned that his grandfather once treated the daughter of the South African president, which he jokingly calls his family’s “claim to fame.”
Outside cricket, Neser grew up in what he described as a big fishing family. He enjoys fishing and surfing and once recalled a childhood trip to Kenya where his family caught a kingfish that he said would have been a world record in size, although it could not be officially recorded. He also plays the trombone, which he took up after missing out on learning the drums.
Michael Neser Contract
Michael Neser has signed with Hampshire for another County Championship stint. He will join the club for the first six rounds of the 2026 County Championship season during April and May. Neser previously played for Hampshire in 2024, where he featured in seven T20 Blast matches and one Championship game. He is 35 years old and recently claimed his maiden Test five-wicket haul for Australia against England at the Gabba.
FAQs
Q. Has Michael Neser played Test cricket?
A. Yes. Michael Neser has played Test cricket and took a five-wicket haul in just the third Test of his career.
Q. Is Michael Neser playing in the BBL?
A. Yes. Michael Neser plays for the Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League.
Q. What injury has Michael Neser had?
A. Michael Neser suffered a hamstring injury, which once put his Test career in doubt.
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