With a highly anticipated Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 approaching, the all-rounder Nathan McSweeney has opened up on his preparations against Jasprit Bumrah in the five-match test series.
The uncapped batter Nathan McSweeney has been included in the Australia squad for the first test opener in Perth and looks almost certain to partner Usman Khawaja at the Aussies batting order for the crucial WTC contest.
McSweeney was part of Australia A, which played against India A at the MCG last week. The 25-year-old faces a different proposition in Perth when he will face the likes of star quick Jasprit Bumrah and Siraj.
“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 McSweeney.
“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 ,” the 25-year-old added.
The Australia selectors has brought in McSweeney due to his consistent performances in domestic cricket, particularly his runs for Queensland and Australia.
The five match test series will be a crucial for both the sides to secure their spot in the WTC finals next year.
The five-match test series will kickstart on November 22 while the second test will be played on a day-night format under the stadium lights starting on December 06.
The third test will be played in the Gabba which will be held between December 14-18. The fourth test will be played between December 26-30 at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The fifth and final test at the Sydney Cricket Ground from January 3-7 will give a promising dramatic conclusion for the exciting contest.
