McSweeney pins hopes on Test comeback as Khawaja’s end nears

Axed Test batsman Nathan McSweeney has refused to rule out a permanent switch to the top of the order, as he casts his eyes on announcing himself as Usman Khawaja’s long-term replacement.

The Queenslander was thrust into the Border-Gavaskar Trophy fray as an opener for the first three clashes of the series, despite plying his trade as a No.3 or No.4.

He ultimately struggled to handle the relentlessness of India spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, leading to his demotion in favour of rising star Sam Konstas, having averaged just 14.40.

Nathan McSweeney. Credit: Getty Images

However, speaking ahead of the Brisbane Heat’s New Year’s Day Big Bash battle with the Melbourne Stars, McSweeney said he would consider moving up once the Sheffield Shield campaign resumed.

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