Michael Neser is an Australian cricketer who plays domestic cricket for Queensland and the Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League. In English county cricket, he represents Glamorgan across the County Championship, Royal London One-Day Cup, and T20 Blast.
Neser was first included in Australia’s ODI squad in May 2018 for the England series, replacing Josh Hazlewood. He made his ODI debut on 13 June 2018 against England. Later that year, he was named in the Test squad for the Pakistan series but did not play.
In 2019, Neser was selected in Australia’s squad for the Ashes tour of England. He remained in the wider Test setup over the next few years, earning squad selections for series against India in 2020, South Africa in early 2021, and the 2021–22 Ashes.
Neser made his Test debut on 16 December 2021 in the second Ashes Test at Adelaide after Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood were unavailable. He scored 35 off 24 balls in Australia’s first innings and took his first Test wicket with his second ball, dismissing Haseeb Hameed. He also took the wicket of Dawid Malan in the final innings as Australia won the match by 275 runs.
In December 2022, Neser was recalled for the Test series against the West Indies due to injuries to Cummins and Hazlewood. He finished the match with figures of 5 for 56 and scored 18 runs. Despite the performance, he was left out of the following series.
In December 2025, Neser was selected for the Test series against England. Playing at his home ground, The Gabba, he took five wickets in the second innings of the 2025–26 Ashes Test.
Who are Michael Neser Parents?
Michael Neser’s parents are Chris and Annelisa Neser. His father, Chris Neser, is a spinal surgeon, and his mother, Annelise Neser, is a dentist. Both sides of his family include doctors, with his great-grandfather and both grandfathers also working in the medical field.
Neser was born in South Africa and grew up in Irene, near Centurion. His parents decided to move the family to Australia when Michael was 10 years old, following a traumatic incident in South Africa. They settled on the Gold Coast, where Neser grew up and began his journey in Australian cricket.
As a child, Neser loved fishing and surfing and once went on a fishing trip to Kenya, where they caught a huge kingfish. He also learned to play the trombone, having missed out on drums. The move to Australia initially felt like a holiday, but he soon realized it was permanent.
Michael has often said he is grateful to his parents for uprooting their lives to give their children a safer and better future in Australia.
Michael Neser Father – Chris Neser
Michael Neser’s father, Chris Neser, is a spinal surgeon. He comes from a family with a strong medical background. Neser has said that his father, along with his mother, made the difficult decision to move the family from South Africa to Australia for the safety and future of their children.
Michael Neser Mother – Annelisa Neser
Michael Neser’s mother, Annelisa Neser, is a dentist. She is part of a family where medicine runs through generations, with several relatives working as doctors.
Does Michael Neser have any siblings?
Michael Neser is the youngest of four children. He has three older siblings. He grew up with his siblings in South Africa, along with cousins, and spent a lot of time playing backyard cricket with them.
FAQs
Q. What injuries has Michael Neser had?
A. Michael Neser suffered a serious hamstring injury while bowling during an Australian match last season, forcing him to leave the field.
Q. How many siblings does Michael Neser have?
A. Michael Neser has three older siblings. He spent a lot of time playing backyard cricket with his siblings and cousins in South Africa.
Q. Where does Michael Neser live?
A. Michael Neser lives on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. He was born in Pretoria, South Africa, and moved to Australia at age 10.
Q. How many Tests has Michael Neser played?
A. Michael Neser has played four Tests, including two pink ball Tests in Adelaide and one pink ball Test in Brisbane. The fourth was his first red ball Test.
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