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The Latest Breaking News from Nathan McSweeney

New opener and a surprise inclusion in Australia's Test squad for Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India

NEW DELHI: Nathan McSweeney has been selected as Australia's new opening batsman for the first Test match of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. The five-Test series begins in Perth on November 22nd. Wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Inglis was a surprise addition to the 13-man squad, which was revealed on Sunday.

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New Test opener McSweeney ready to take first ball

Nathan McSweeney will become the first Australian in 47 years to make his Test debut as an opener despite never having batted there at Sheffield Shield level.

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Fiery Prasidh Krishna grabs two-in-two in first over, dents Australia A's chase early. Watch

NEW DELHI: In a rare occurrence, India speedster Prasidh Krishna grabbed two wickets in consecutive balls in the very first over of the innings during the India A vs Australia A game in Melbourne on Saturday.

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Aussies win, but Test hopes fail to bring their A game

Test hopefuls Marcus Harris, Cameron Bancroft and Nathan McSweeney all fell cheaply in the Australia A second innings before the home side beat India A.

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Time is now for Marcus Harris as door opens in great Australia ‘bat off’

Nathan McSweeney fell cheaply in his first innings at the top of the order to hand veteran opener an opportunity to claim a spot in Test XI to face India

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McSweeney, Bancroft out cheaply after Neser injured

Test aspirant Nathan McSweeney fell for 14 while opening for Australia A, keeping the door open for Marcus Harris to be recalled instead.

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McSweeney to open for Australia A, firms for Test debut

In-form South Australia captain Nathan McSweeney has become the red-hot favourite to make his Test debut after being promoted to open for Australia A.

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McSweeney could make 47-year first if picked for Tests

Nathan McSweeney could become the first Australian in 47 years to be picked to open on Test debut without Sheffield Shield experience in the role.

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McSweeney bangs door down with Aussies open to shake up

Nathan McSweeney has top-scored in both innings for Australia A to push his Test case, with the possibility he could open or bat No.3 in the national side.

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Mukesh Kumar assists groundsman with pitch repairs during IND-A vs AUS-A 'unofficial' Test. WATCH

NEW DELHI: In a heartwarming display of teamwork, paceman Mukesh Kumar lent a helping hand to the groundsman during the IND-A vs AUS-A 'unofficial' Test at Mackay's Great Barrier Reef Arena.

The Times of India

Who is Nathan McSweeney - backed by Ponting, Healy to open for Australia vs India in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Former Australian legends Ricky Ponting and Ian Healy spoke about the one slot that remains a big debate for them ahead of the India Test series. Ever since David Warner's retirement and failed experiment in moving Steve Smith up the order, Australia have struggled to find an ideal replacement. Cameron…

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McSweeney best Test option in first Australia A game

Australia A's Nathan McSweeney has had the best match of the four leading contenders to partner Usman Khawaja at the top of the Test order this summer.

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Australia A inch towards unofficial Test win against India A despite Sai Sudharsan's battling century

NEW DELHI: Sai Sudharsan's magnificent century and Devdutt Padikkal's solid 88 helped India A set a challenging 225-run target for Australia A in the first unofficial Test at Mackay's Great Barrier Reef Arena.

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Nathan McSweeney the latest Test candidate to falter

Nathan McSweeney has joined Marcus Harris, Sam Konstas and Cameron Bancroft in being dismissed cheaply during Australia A's match with India A.

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Konstas, Bancroft, Harris fail in Australia A bat-off

The Australia A bat-off has yielded three failures after Sam Konstas and Cameron Bancroft were out for ducks, and Marcus Harris also falling cheaply.

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McSweeney urges batters to give selectors headaches

Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney believes his teammates can give selectors headaches in the highly anticipated Test opener bat-off in Mackay.

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Will Pucovski is the opener Australia need and a reminder that nothing is guaranteed

The talented batter once seemed a sure thing but after one Test and a series of concussions, cricket fans look set to be left wanting so much more

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Border Gavaskar Trophy: George Bailey rules out playing Josh Inglis as an opener

NEW DELHI: As the discussions and hunt for the top batting spot continue ahead of the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India beginning on November 22, Australian team selection committee chairperson George Bailey stated that wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis would not be considered as an option to open the innings.

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Lehmann, Labuschagne back McSweeney for Test selection

Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney is in form and in the mix for Test selection and says he would be prepared to open against India if asked by the selectors.

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Queensland blitz South Australia in one-day carnage

Queensland thrashed South Australia by nine wickets on the back of Liam Guthrie and Jimmy Peirson class despite a century by visiting skipper Nathan McSweeney.

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Carey 'very excited' for India after blasting century

Alex Carey has hit the ground running this summer, belting a century in the second innings of South Australia's Sheffield Shield draw with NSW.

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McSweeney ton as SA rattle shield-leading Tigers

Nathan McSweeney starred with the bat as South Australia took control of their Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania on day one in Hobart.

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McSweeney helps SA hang on for dramatic Shield draw

NSW's hopes of making the Sheffield Shield final have been dealt a blow after falling agonisingly short of defeating South Australia on a dramatic final day.

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Manenti half-century settles Redback wobble against NSW

Ben Manenti has struck an unbeaten half-century to guide South Australia to 8-257 at stumps on day one of the Sheffield Shield clash against NSW in Sydney.

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Victoria take down Redbacks to shoot to top spot

Victoria are well placed to reach the domestic one-day cup final after a three-wicket win over South Australia catapulted them to top spot on the ladder.

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