<p>Australia has added Michael Neser to the squad for the remainder of South Africa ODIs to bolster the attack as star quicks continue to recover ahead of the Cricket World Cup 2023. Neser, 33, has played only two ODIs before, in 2018 against England, and will join the Aussie squad in Potchefstroom before the third One-Dayer.</p>

<p>Left-arm quick Spencer Johnson, who made himself available in the absence of seasoned campaigner Mitchell Starc, is said to have picked up a minor hamstring injury. Though he is likely out of contention for this series, Spencer will travel with the squad to India for the three ODIs.</p>

<p>Speaking on the call to bring in the experienced Neser for this series, selector Tony Dodemaide said, "[He] is an experienced all-format cricketer who will provide us with an extra fast bowling option should that be required for the remainder of the tour."</p>

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<p>While Starc suffered a groin injury that ruled him out of the ODIs, regular skipper Pat Cummins skipped the series as he is recovering from the wrist injury sustained during the Ashes. Besides, the latest injury to all-rounder Cameron Green further worries the travelling side, as Australia hopes to land in India with their injury-free A-squad.</p>

<p>Other than the bowlers, Steve Smith is out with a wrist injury, while Glenn Maxwell, who was due to miss the ODIs to return home for the birth of his child, suffered an ankle injury.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Senior pacer Josh Hazlewood led the pace of the attack in the first game, and with rookie Aaron Hardie in the line-up, Australia can bank on the youngsters to do the job.</p>

<h2>Marnus made most of ‘an unlikely’ chance</h2>

<p>Marnus Labuschagne, the Test specialist, made the first ODI about himself without even making it into the playing XI in the first place. Coming on as a concussion substitute for injured Green, who got hit on the helmet by Kagiso Rabada, Marnus scored an unbeaten 80, helping his team chase a moderate total of 223.</p>

<p>With this, Marnus pressed his case for an unlikely call-up to the side for his maiden 50-over World Cup.&nbsp;</p>

<p>South Africa leads the five-match series 1-0, and the second game is scheduled in Bloemfontein on Saturday.<br />
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Australia has added Michael Neser to the squad for the remainder of South Africa ODIs to bolster the attack as star quicks continue to recover ahead of the Cricket World Cup 2023.

Australia has added Michael Neser to the squad for the remainder of South Africa ODIs to bolster the attack as star quicks continue to recover ahead of the Cricket World Cup 2023. Neser, 33, has played only two ODIs before, in 2018 against England, and will join the Aussie squad in Potchefstroom before the third One-Dayer. Left-arm quick Spencer Johnson, who made himself available in the absence of seasoned campaigner Mitchell Starc, is said to have picked up a minor hamstring injury. Though he is likely out of contention for this series, Spencer will travel with the squad to India for the three ODIs. Speaking on the call to bring in the experienced Neser for this series, selector Tony Dodemaide said, "[He] is an experienced all-format cricketer who will provide us with an extra fast bowling option should that be required for the remainder of the tour." ALSO READ: Suryakumar Yadav hasn’t cracked the ODI game yet, switch in mindset could benefit him: AB de Villiers While Starc suffered a groin injury that ruled him out of the ODIs, regular skipper Pat Cummins skipped the series as he is recovering from the wrist injury sustained during the Ashes. Besides, the latest injury to all-rounder Cameron Green further worries the travelling side, as Australia hopes to land in India with their injury-free A-squad. Other than the bowlers, Steve Smith is out with a wrist injury, while Glenn Maxwell, who was due to miss the ODIs to return home for the birth of his child, suffered an ankle injury. Senior pacer Josh Hazlewood led the pace of the attack in the first game, and with rookie Aaron Hardie in the line-up, Australia can bank on the youngsters to do the job. Marnus made most of ‘an unlikely’ chance Marnus Labuschagne, the Test specialist, made the first ODI about himself without even making it into the playing XI in the first place. Coming on as a concussion substitute for injured Green, who got hit on the helmet by Kagiso Rabada, Marnus scored an unbeaten 80, helping his team chase a moderate total of 223. With this, Marnus pressed his case for an unlikely call-up to the side for his maiden 50-over World Cup. South Africa leads the five-match series 1-0, and the second game is scheduled in Bloemfontein on Saturday. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Seamer Josh Hazlewood is ruled out of the Australian squad for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against India, as Michael Neser, who was in the reserves, replaced him. This blow means Scott Boland has almost sealed his place in the XI against India for the one-off Test, starting June 7th at the Oval in London.</p>

<p>Playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2023, Hazlewood appeared in three matches and left ahead of the final league game owing to soreness in the left side. Upon reaching Australia, he trained at the SCG before flying to the UK for the extended winter, including the Ashes. Though he got ruled out of the India clash, chief selector Bailey insisted that Hazlewood remains in contention for the first Test against England in Edgbaston, starting June 16th.</p>

<p>"Josh was very, very close to being given the green light, but we are cognisant that our upcoming schedule [the WTC final quickly followed by five Ashes Tests] means this is not a one-off Test match of us,” Bailey said.</p>

<p>"This will give Josh an ideal preparation leading into Edgbaston. With six Test matches in a little over seven weeks, we will need all of our fast bowling assets," the chief selector added.</p>

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<p>Speaking of Neser, the right-arm all-rounder played for Glamorgan in the County Championship this season, and considering the uncertainty surrounding Hazlewood earlier, Neser and Sean Abbott left their clubs and began training for Australia as backups in Beckenham.</p>

<p>"Michael's county form has been strong, and knowing that he was going to be close by allowed for him to keep playing and for us to be able to call on him," Bailey said. "He is a great strength to have as part of the fast-bowling group."</p>

<h2>Injury-hit Josh set to miss another milestone Test</h2>

<p>Josh Hazlewood has had a tough time dealing with injuries lately, having played in just four of the past 19 Tests. Against South Africa series in the last home season Hazlewood got ruled out with an Achilles issue. As a result, he missed the Border-Gavaskar series and the three-match ODIs that followed. Later, he joined the RCB camp around mid-April and spent the most time on the sidelines.</p>

<p>Even in his absence, Boland’s inclusion will benefit Australia as the Victorian seamer has impressive international credentials heading into WTC Final.</p>

<h3>Here is Australia’s squad for WTC Final against India –</h3>

<p>Marcus Harris, David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser and Todd Murphy</p>

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Seamer Josh Hazlewood is ruled out of the Australian squad for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against India, as Michael Neser, who was in the reserves, replaced him.

Seamer Josh Hazlewood is ruled out of the Australian squad for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final against India, as Michael Neser, who was in the reserves, replaced him. This blow means Scott Boland has almost sealed his place in the XI against India for the one-off Test, starting June 7th at the Oval in London. Playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2023, Hazlewood appeared in three matches and left ahead of the final league game owing to soreness in the left side. Upon reaching Australia, he trained at the SCG before flying to the UK for the extended winter, including the Ashes. Though he got ruled out of the India clash, chief selector Bailey insisted that Hazlewood remains in contention for the first Test against England in Edgbaston, starting June 16th. "Josh was very, very close to being given the green light, but we are cognisant that our upcoming schedule [the WTC final quickly followed by five Ashes Tests] means this is not a one-off Test match of us,” Bailey said. "This will give Josh an ideal preparation leading into Edgbaston. With six Test matches in a little over seven weeks, we will need all of our fast bowling assets," the chief selector added. ALSO READ: WTC Final: 'No second chances,' says former India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar on Rohit's role in title clash Speaking of Neser, the right-arm all-rounder played for Glamorgan in the County Championship this season, and considering the uncertainty surrounding Hazlewood earlier, Neser and Sean Abbott left their clubs and began training for Australia as backups in Beckenham. "Michael's county form has been strong, and knowing that he was going to be close by allowed for him to keep playing and for us to be able to call on him," Bailey said. "He is a great strength to have as part of the fast-bowling group." Injury-hit Josh set to miss another milestone Test Josh Hazlewood has had a tough time dealing with injuries lately, having played in just four of the past 19 Tests. Against South Africa series in the last home season Hazlewood got ruled out with an Achilles issue. As a result, he missed the Border-Gavaskar series and the three-match ODIs that followed. Later, he joined the RCB camp around mid-April and spent the most time on the sidelines. Even in his absence, Boland’s inclusion will benefit Australia as the Victorian seamer has impressive international credentials heading into WTC Final. Here is Australia’s squad for WTC Final against India – Marcus Harris, David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon, Michael Neser and Todd Murphy WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting has backed the under-performing batter in Tests David Warner and seamer Scott Boland to get picked in the XI for the World Test Championship Final against India, starting on June 7th in London. Considering Josh Hazlewood is still dealing with fitness issues, having not played cricket on a stretch in a while, Ponting has picked Boland to fill his shoes.</p>

<p>If Hazlewood remains unfit or the management decides to rest him, given the Ashes are also starting on June 16th, Captain Pat Cummins will have Boland and seam-bowling all-rounder Michael Neser to choose from. While Neser’s credentials in the English conditions speak for themselves, Ponting feels Boland's successive run in the past 12 months will help him succeed in the UK.</p>

<p>Boland emerged on the Test scene during the last home Ashes, where he wreaked havoc, picking up 18 wickets in three matches at an average of 9.55. Boland, 34, has played seven Tests to date and picked 28 wickets, with his best of 6/7 coming in his debut Test at the MCG in 2021.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Boland's record when he's played over the last 12 months has been absolutely outstanding,” Ponting said on ICC Review. "He's one that would really, potentially thrive in these English conditions. We’ve seen what he's been able to do in Australia when there has been a bit of assistance off the wicket there and with the ball. So, I think he'll get the nod ahead of Neser."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, another domestic giant Neser - who during the ongoing County Championship, shined by picking up 19 wickets and scoring 311 runs in five games played, including a hundred batting lower down the order, will also press for a case in the XI for the WTC Final.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He (Neser) will be a terrific bowler in English conditions. We have already seen that in County cricket," Ponting said. "He's perfectly suited to those conditions. He was probably a little bit unlucky not to be named in this squad right from the start, and certainly even in the Ashes squad, right from the start, just with the conditions.</p>

<p>"Neser has just come off some wickets. He got a very good hundred as well in the second innings of that last County game that they played. He's one of those no-fuss sorts of guys that is a very skilful player, and the skill set that he has is actually very well suited to England," Ponting added.</p>

<h2>Warner to play the WTC Final – Ponting<strong>&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>David Warner is in hot waters regarding his Test form, especially considering English conditions. However, Ponting feels the veteran batter could get picked for the important game against India.</p>

<p>"I think Warner will play. I'm listening to everything that's been spoken about the last few months, that Warner will play along with Khawaja, opening the batting. Marnus three, Smith four, Head five, Green six, Carey seven, Starc eight, Cummins nine, Lyon 10. Scott Boland will be the guy that will come in in Hazlewood's place," Ponting said.</p>

<p><strong>Here is Ricky Ponting's XI for WTC Final -</strong></p>

<p>David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland</p>

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Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting has backed the under-performing batter in Tests David Warner and seamer Scott Boland to get picked in the XI for the World Test Championship Final against India, starting on June 7th in London.

Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting has backed the under-performing batter in Tests David Warner and seamer Scott Boland to get picked in the XI for the World Test Championship Final against India, starting on June 7th in London. Considering Josh Hazlewood is still dealing with fitness issues, having not played cricket on a stretch in a while, Ponting has picked Boland to fill his shoes. If Hazlewood remains unfit or the management decides to rest him, given the Ashes are also starting on June 16th, Captain Pat Cummins will have Boland and seam-bowling all-rounder Michael Neser to choose from. While Neser’s credentials in the English conditions speak for themselves, Ponting feels Boland's successive run in the past 12 months will help him succeed in the UK. Boland emerged on the Test scene during the last home Ashes, where he wreaked havoc, picking up 18 wickets in three matches at an average of 9.55. Boland, 34, has played seven Tests to date and picked 28 wickets, with his best of 6/7 coming in his debut Test at the MCG in 2021. ALSO READ: WTC Final will pose a challenge for Cameron Green amid injury scare, says Australia coach Andrew McDonald "Boland's record when he's played over the last 12 months has been absolutely outstanding,” Ponting said on ICC Review. "He's one that would really, potentially thrive in these English conditions. We’ve seen what he's been able to do in Australia when there has been a bit of assistance off the wicket there and with the ball. So, I think he'll get the nod ahead of Neser." Meanwhile, another domestic giant Neser - who during the ongoing County Championship, shined by picking up 19 wickets and scoring 311 runs in five games played, including a hundred batting lower down the order, will also press for a case in the XI for the WTC Final. "He (Neser) will be a terrific bowler in English conditions. We have already seen that in County cricket," Ponting said. "He's perfectly suited to those conditions. He was probably a little bit unlucky not to be named in this squad right from the start, and certainly even in the Ashes squad, right from the start, just with the conditions. "Neser has just come off some wickets. He got a very good hundred as well in the second innings of that last County game that they played. He's one of those no-fuss sorts of guys that is a very skilful player, and the skill set that he has is actually very well suited to England," Ponting added. Warner to play the WTC Final – Ponting David Warner is in hot waters regarding his Test form, especially considering English conditions. However, Ponting feels the veteran batter could get picked for the important game against India. "I think Warner will play. I'm listening to everything that's been spoken about the last few months, that Warner will play along with Khawaja, opening the batting. Marnus three, Smith four, Head five, Green six, Carey seven, Starc eight, Cummins nine, Lyon 10. Scott Boland will be the guy that will come in in Hazlewood's place," Ponting said. Here is Ricky Ponting's XI for WTC Final - David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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