Aussies in county cricket catch-up: Ashes back-ups make their mark

When the Ashes squad was introduced, chair of selectors George Bailey name-checked Michael Neser, the unluckiest omission, and Sean Abbott as two gamers who would have obtainable from county cricket ought to reinforcements be wanted. Neither of them must show something about their credentials, however early performances strengthened their all-round worth. Abbott, who was rested towards Warwickshire in an settlement with CA, began the season with a five-wicket haul against Lancashire and in addition contributed scores of 42 and 52 not out. Wickets have but to come back in a bundle for Neser – though he did produce a depraved inswinger to fortress Wiaan Mulder – however he made an important 90 against Leicestershire to make sure that Glamorgan might save the sport.