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BREAKING: Nathan McSweeney Dropped As Australia Names Squad For Remainder Of Series, Sam Konstas Set For Debut!

Australia's Nathan McSweeney has been axed from the side that will play the last two Tests against India, where a call has come up for 19-year-old opening batter Sam Konstas.

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Australia Squad: Australia’s Nathan McSweeney has been axed from the side that will play the last two Tests against India, where a call has come up for 19-year-old opening batter Sam Konstas as the team continues to find ways to stem their struggles against Jasprit Bumrah. There has also been the inclusion of first three-year Test squad paceman Jhye Richardson as an extra cover with Josh Hazlewood unavailable, although Scott Boland is likely to be given a spot in the XI at the MCG.

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Australia squad for the Melbourne and Sydney Tests against India:

PlayerRole
Pat Cummins (capt)Captain, Bowler
Sean AbbottBowler
Scott BolandBowler
Alex CareyWicketkeeper-Batter
Travis HeadBatter
Josh InglisWicketkeeper-Batter
Usman KhawajaBatter
Sam KonstasBatter
Marnus LabuschagneBatter
Nathan LyonSpinner
Mitchell MarshAll-rounder
Jhye RichardsonBowler
Steven SmithBatter
Mitchell StarcBowler
Beau WebsterAll-rounder

Also Read: BAN vs WI: Bangladesh Whitewashes West Indies For The First Time – How Did They Achieve This Feat Amid Political Turmoil?

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Aditya Mallick

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Aditya Mallick is a Senior Sub-Editor (Sports) with over 4+ years of experience covering a wide range of sports, including cricket and football. His in-depth coverage of major sporting events such as ICC Cricket tournaments and prominent football leagues demonstrates his expertise in the field. Aditya holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Maharshi Dayanand University and has contributed to leading media outlets like Zee News and The Times of India. Aditya's articles undergo rigorous fact-checking by a dedicated News Desk team before publication, ensuring accuracy and reliability. His commitment to journalistic integrity has made him a trusted voice in sports media. Beyond the newsroom, Aditya actively engages with the sporting community and is a member of various sports journalism and media associations. Feel free to connect with him on LinkedIn to stay updated with his latest insights and contributions to sports journalism.

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First published on: Dec 20, 2024 10:51 AM IST


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