BGT 2024-25: 'Uncapped' Australia Batter Makes Huge Statement On Facing India's Jasprit Bumrah; Says...

THIS uncapped Australian batsman is looking forward to facing Jasprit Bumrah in his potential Test debut in BGT 2024-25, and has given a huge statement in concern with the same. Read below.

Nathan McSweeney recently played for Australia-A against India-A in the two unofficial Test matches at home

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BGT 2024-25: Australian young prodigy Nathan McSweeney has given a huge statement on potential match-up against legendary Jasprit Bumrah, as the ‘uncapped’ batsman is all set to feature in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India, starting November 22, with first Test match at Perth Stadium.

The 25-year-old has shown immense respect for the Indian fast bowler, by stating him as a huge ‘threat’ and amongst the ‘best bowlers in the world’.

"I’ll definitely dive a lot deeper into it when I get to Perth, but I can't help myself. I've looked at a few clips of what they're bowling attack stacks up like. I’m just trying to visualise how I'm going to go about it. Facing a new bowler can be a slight challenge to just pick up their action," said Nathan McSweeey, as reported by ICC.

"I've got a whole week before I head off to Perth so I can get mentally ready and I guess it starts now in preparation to hopefully start really well. But there’s probably not (much you can do to replicate how Bumrah bowls). Obviously he's got a unique action, he's one of the best bowlers in the world, so it's going to be hard to mimic that, that's for sure. I'm just looking forward to all of that and I can't wait," he added.

'I Am In The Best Touch Of My Life': Nathan McSweeney

The right-handed batsman also went on to say that he is in the 'best touch of his career' and is 'well prepared' to face Indian bowlers, as both India and Australia are looking to seal their spot in the World Test Championship Final 2025.

"In the last month or so I really feel like I'm batting the best I ever have. I think I'm the best I've ever been prepared to take this opportunity, so hopefully I can do that. No doubt there's plenty of learning and experiences that I haven't experienced yet and I'm looking forward to learning all about the challenges of Test cricket and challenging my game against the very best," said the Australian.

"There’s plenty of learning to go and plenty of improvement I hope, but I definitely feel like this is the best I’ve played and I’m ready for the challenge," added the 25-year-old.