Australian selectors are considering a more aggressive batting approach against Jasprit Bumrah in the upcoming MCG Test. This may lead to Nathan McSweeney losing his place at the top of the order due to his low strike rate.
Nathan McSweeney’s place at the top of the order is up for debate as Australia n selectors consider whether to pivot to a more aggressive approach against Jasprit Bumrah on what is likely to be another bowler-friendly MCG pitch. Some believe that Test cricket will never get harder than facing Bumrah in seaming conditions, and believe he merits more time to make an impact.
According to sources close to the team, speaking on the condition of anonymity, McSweeney’s spot in the XI is not guaranteed for Melbourne after passing 10 just once in six innings. Australia may opt for a more proactive approach at the top of the order given Bumrah has been able to dictate terms. The question for the selectors is whether McSweeney can be relied on to throw more punches at the bowlers early on, or if it is better to reshuffle the batting order to redress the balance between defence and attack. Josh Inglis, the spare batter in the squad for the first three Tests, has faced Bumrah before in white-ball matches and has a strong record as a counterattacking batter for Western Australia.Credit:McSweeney, whose strike rate is 34 in this series, is under the impression he will play at the MCG on Boxing Day. “Personally, not ideal for me, but I think we played really well this Test and unfortunately the weather wasn’t on our side,” McSweeney said in an interview to Nine News when asked about Australia’s draw in Brisbane after he made scores of nine and four. “Very much looking forward to Boxing Day.“This whole summer has been a dream come true and no doubt plenty of learning to do and hopefully some more time in the middle to come.” McSweeney is averaging 14.1 across three Tests in the series after being picked by selectors to open the batting with only one match of first-class experience doing so. He usually bats at No.3 or No.4 in Sheffield Shield for South Australia.Victorian Marcus Harris and NSW young gun Sam Konstas were overlooked for the Indian serie
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