David Warner backs Nathan McSweeney to shine in Border-Gavaskar Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India
Nathan McSweeney (AP Photo) Former Australian opener David Warner has publicly endorsed Nathan McSweeney as a potential standout performer in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The prestigious Test series between Australia and India is scheduled to commence on Friday in Perth.McSweeney, the 25-year-old captain of the South Australian cricket team, is poised to make his Test debut for Australia. He has been chosen to open the batting alongside the experienced Usman Khawaja in the first Test.Border-Gavaskar TrophyThe opening batsman position became available due to Steve Smith's decision to return to his preferred batting position at number four. McSweeney's recent experience as an opener is limited, stemming from a solitary match against India A in Melbourne. In that game, he registered s...