Australia vs India Test series: Uncapped Nathan McSweeney to open for hosts in Perth from November 22 | Cricket News

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.

Full Article