Neser suffers calf strain during training ahead of South Africa tour
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 6:27 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Michael Neser sustained a calf strain during training ahead of Australia's two-Test series against Bangladesh. The injury comes as Australia prepares for the home series starting next Thursday in Darwin. Neser was not included in the 13-man squad for this series but remains hopeful for the upcoming tour of South Africa. Further assessments on his condition will determine his availability for future matches.
- •Neser suffered a calf strain during training.
- •He was not selected for the Australia-Bangladesh Test series.
- •Australia's two-Test series against Bangladesh starts next Thursday in Darwin.
- •Neser is hopeful to recover in time for the South Africa tour.
- 6:27 AMESPNcricinfo — Neser suffers calf strain at training, but hopeful for South Africa tour
"Ashes hero was not selected in Australia's 13-man squad for the home two-Test series against Bangladesh, which starts next Thursday in Darwin
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