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Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Australia-A captain Nathan McSweeney has been handed a Test debut by the Australian management, as the stylish opener becomes the 467th player to represent the nation in Test cricket.
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The right-handed batsman is handed his debut cap by former opener and legend — Darren Lehmann, as Australia are bowling first in the first Test match at Optus Stadium in Perth.
Test cap No.467 for Nathan McSweeney!
Darren Lehmann presented his cap ahead of the first #AUSvIND Test pic.twitter.com/Xsl6KzHhF6
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) November 22, 2024
Can Nathan McSweeney Fill-In The Shoes Of David Warner?
The 25-year-old has a huge task at his disposal, as the Australia-A will be partnering veteran Usman Khawaja at the top for Australia. The slot was earlier acquired by legendary David Warner, who has now retired from international cricket.
Nathan McSweeney is coming off a successful two-match unofficial Test series against India-A, where he led his side from the front to seal a whitewash series win.
The Brisbane-based cricketer scored 166 runs in 4 innings, at an average of 55.33, which included an unbeaten 88 during the second innings of the 1st unofficial Test match.
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