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.
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.
David Warner's Test Record For Australia
'The Bull' is one of the most decorated players in the history of international cricket. The New South Wales-based cricketer has won two ICC ODI World Cups, one ICC T20I World Cup, one ICC World Test Championship, and several individual accolades.
In his 112 Test matches and 205 innings, David Warner scored 8786 runs, at an average of 44.60 and a strike-rate of 70.20.
He has 26 tons to his name, alongside 37 fifties, with his highest score being 335 against Pakistan back in 2019.
If Nathan McSweeney is to fill-in the shoes of David Warner, he has a long way to go, as David Warner's impact on-the-field was way beyond just with the bat.