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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European football: Scott McTominay double keeps Napoli on Inter’s title trail
Napoli secured a 3-0 victory over Empoli, with Scott McTominay scoring twice and Romelu Lukaku adding another, keeping Napoli three points behind Inter in the Serie A title race. The match saw Lukaku assist both of McTominay's goals, showcasing their strong partnership, while Napoli maintained a seven-point lead over Atalanta in third place. In La Liga, Atlético Madrid defeated Real Valladolid 4-2, with Julián Alvarez scoring two penalties and contributing to the team's ongoing title...
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