Last Updated:February 05, 2025, 17:32 IST Ryan Harris was not happy with how Nathan McSweeney was given an impossible task during his debut Test series against India. Nathan McSweeney struggled when asked to open the batting for Australia. (Image: AFP) Former Australia cricketer and South Australia coach Ryan Harris has voiced his frustration over how … Read more
Andrew McDonald | Image: cricket australia Australia head coach Andrew McDonald on Tuesday defended the selection committee’s decision to drop Nathan McSweeney in middle of the series for Sam Konstas, saying the talented teenager will post a “new challenge” for India. McSweeney, a makeshift opener, was dropped because of a string of low scores in … Read more
Pat Cummins celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of Ravichandran Ashwin during the day three of the second cricket test match between Australia and India at the Adelaide Oval | Image: AP Photo Teenage sensation Sam Konstas was handed a maiden call up as Australia on Friday dropped rookie opener Nathan McSweeney for the final … Read more
Last Updated:December 20, 2024, 14:57 IST Nathan McSweeney didn’t perform as expected — but would dropping him solve Australia’s middle-order and instability issues? Nathan McSweeney couldn’t score a fifty in six innings in 2024-25 BGT. (PC: X) From India’s perspective, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been notorious for preponing the retirement of legendary players. Anil Kumble … Read more
Australia’s Nathan McSweeney leaves a ball during during play on day one of the third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane. (AP/PTI) Nathan McSweeney has been dropped from the Australian squad for the upcoming Boxing Day Test against India. The 25-year-old opener struggled to make an impact during his debut series, … Read more
Last Updated:December 11, 2024, 23:06 IST McSweeney, who was handed a debut after the opening spot was left vacant by the retirement of David Warner, described Bumrah as a “unique” bowler. Jasprit Bumrah facing off against Nathan McSweeney (X) Ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah has dismissed Nathan McSweeney three times across four innings, but the Australian … Read more