The uncapped South Australian has emerged as a leading contender to partner Usman Khawaja at the top of Australia’s order against India, and beyond that, astute judges say he has all the attributes to one day lead the national team.
Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time.While Australia’s batting line-up for the marquee Test series against India is the most pressing issue for the national selectors, a look beyond Pat Cummins as to who will be the nation’s next Test captain is also on the radar.
“He just leads by example – that’s the type of leader he is. Whether it’s off the field or on the field, he leads the way. Raised as a selection possibility by chief selector George Bailey, and having had his technique and mental capabilities backed by Australian coach and selector Andrew McDonald, McSweeney is also in the running to be the spare batter in the Test squad.
He still carries the nickname Buddha, given to him as a youngster when, because of his cherubic face and cuddly build, he was told he “looked as happy as a Buddha”.It was with a heavy heart he left Queensland, but opportunities were limited on a deep roster, and the Bulls had only a couple of players with a Cricket Australia contract at the time.
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