Nathan McSweeney, an uncapped batter, will open for Australia alongside Usman Khawaja in the first Test against India in Perth, ahead of previous openers Marcus Harris and Cameron Bancroft. The 25-year-old, who usually bats in the middle order for South Australia, impressed with his recent performances for Australia A and in the Sheffield Shield, averaging 97 with one hundred and two fifties. Chief selector George Bailey highlighted McSweeney’s readiness for Test cricket, alongside the inclusion of spare batter Josh Inglis in the 13-man squad for the upcoming series against India.
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‘I love this man for saving my life’: Michael Watson’s unbreakable bond with Peter Hamlyn
SummaryMichael Watson, a former boxer who nearly died after a 1991 fight against Chris Eubank, expresses deep gratitude for neurosurgeon Peter Hamlyn, who performed seven life-saving operations on him. Their bond, formed through shared challenges, was further strengthened when Hamlyn faced the tragedy of losing his son, with Watson providing emotional support during that difficult time. As Watson prepares to walk a mile to raise funds for Hamlyn's charity, i-Neuro, they reflect on their friendship...
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