Australia opener Nathan McSweeney has shared his views on his return to the Test squad for the Sri Lanka tour, after being dropped midway through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 as well. Following Steve Smith’s return to the middle order, McSweeney was the first choice to open the innings alongside Usman Khawaja for the home […]

Former Australia player Mark Waugh has shared his views on Sam Konstas replacing Nathan McSweeney for the remainder of the Border-Gavaskar series 2024-25. The selectors made a bold call as they added McSweeney as Usman Khawaja’s partner in the top order after Steve Smith was restored to No. 4. He was touted to be given […]

Australia’s newest Test addition Sam Konstas is all set for the challenge of facing the world’s best bowler Jasprit Bumrah for the first time as well. Notably, the 19-year-old has been added to the squad in place of the other opener Nathan McSweeney. “I won’t watch too much [of Bumrah],” Konstas said. “I have already […]

Australia made a bold decision by dropping their first-choice opener, Nathan McSweeney, from the squad for the remaining two matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. This move has sparked a debate among cricket enthusiasts and former players, given the significance of the ongoing series. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is currently tied at 1-1 after the Gabba Test […]

The Australian cricket team has introduced several changes to its squad for the fourth and fifth Tests against India, scheduled in Melbourne and Sydney. Among the notable alterations, opening batter Nathan McSweeney has been dropped, despite being considered a potential long-term replacement for retired stalwart David Warner. The 19-year-old Sam Konstas, who impressed with a […]

Star Australian opener Nathan McSweeney is eager to face Jasprit Bumrah in the rest of the Test series against India. He also opined that the challenges don’t get tougher than facing a bowler of Bumrah’s class in Test cricket as well. However, Bumrah dismissed McSweeney twice on his Test debut cheaply at the Optus Stadium […]

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli, renowned for his passion and intensity on the field, was at his fiery best as he gave a spirited send-off to Australian opener Nathan McSweeney during the second day of the pink-ball Test in Adelaide. Kohli’s animated reaction came after Jasprit Bumrah delivered a much-needed breakthrough for Team India in […]

Team India’s Assistant Coach Ryan ten Doeschate believes that India can get back into the game in Adelaide on the second day ‘with a few tweaks’. However, India had a disappointing opening day in the Day-Night Test match as Australia went into stumps trailing by only 94 runs with nine wickets in hand, after restricting […]

Australia’s Nathan McSweeney showcased his sharp reflexes and athleticism with a brilliant catch at gully to dismiss Indian opener KL Rahul on Day 1 of the second Test in Adelaide. The stunning effort broke the burgeoning partnership between KL Rahul and Shubman Gill, giving the hosts a crucial breakthrough during a tightly contested opening session. […]

Nathan McSweeney’s Test debut against India in Perth didn’t go as planned, with the young opener dismissed for scores of 10 and 0 against a formidable Indian attack. However, former Australian fast bowler Ryan Harris has expressed confidence in McSweeney’s abilities, backing him to perform better in the upcoming pink-ball Test in Adelaide. Ryan Harris, […]