He was a tall fast bowler, and demonstrated all-round potential when he scored 85 and took 6/76 in a Sheffield Shield match against Victoria in his debut season.

His efforts in claiming 11 wickets, at an average of just 12, put him into contention for higher honours in the limited-overs format.

[2] Zesers played his second match against New Zealand in Chandigarh, and scored eight not out from four balls after coming in during the final overs of Australia’s innings.

He took his only international wicket in dismissing John Wright, but after conceding 37 runs in just six overs, he was dropped and never again represented his country.

[3] A chronic shoulder injury ended his career in 1989–90, at the age of just 23, having played 45 first-class matches and taken 142 wickets at an average of 30.44 with four five-wicket hauls, and having scored 763 runs at 16.58 with two half-centuries.