Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Neser's Five-Fer and Carey's Stumping Role in Ashes Test
Michael Neser, a 35-year-old fast bowler, took 5 wickets in the second Ashes Test at the Gabba.
He is the oldest Australian fast bowler to achieve this in a pink-ball Test.
Neser mentioned that he had to get used to wicketkeeper Alex Carey standing up to the stumps to increase pressure on the batters.
He learned this strategy from Usman Khawaja, who advised him to put his ego aside for the benefit of the team.
Neser had a long recovery from a hamstring injury but is now back to his best form.
He chose to focus on his fitness for the Ashes instead of playing county cricket.
Michael Neser took 5 wickets for 42 runs in the 2nd Ashes Test at the Gabba.
At 35, Neser is the oldest Australian fast bowler to achieve a five-wicket haul in a pink-ball Test.
Wicketkeeper Alex Carey stood up to the stumps to increase pressure on batters.
Neser learned this strategy from Usman Khawaja, who advised him to put his ego aside.
Neser recovered from a hamstring injury and focused on his fitness for the Ashes.
- Who
- Michael Neser and Alex Carey
- What
- Michael Neser took 5 wickets and Alex Carey stood up to the stumps
- When
- During the 2nd Ashes Test in 2025
- Where
- The Gabba, Australia
- Why
- To keep batters on the crease and bring the stumps into play
- Player
- Michael Neser
- Age
- 35
- Performance
- 5-42 in the 2nd Ashes Test
- Role
- Fast Bowler
- Wicketkeeper
- Alex Carey
- Injury
- Hamstring injury in 2023
- Recovery Time
- 12 weeks
- Test Matches
- 99
