Michael Neser delivered a standout performance on a memorable Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Despite Australia being bowled out for 152, Neser’s all-round contribution proved crucial. He top-scored for his team with 35 runs and then dismantled England’s batting order, taking 4 crucial wickets for 45 runs, including the scalps of key players like Joe Root and Ben Stokes. The atmosphere was electric with a record crowd of 94,199 fans witnessing the day’s drama. Neser reflected on the significance of performing on such a grand stage, calling it a ‘dream come true’ that gave him ‘goosebumps’.
