NEW DELHI: Australia’s Nathan McSweeney, who is likely to make his debut in the Perth Test against India has already started prepping for the marquee series and is quiet excited to face the tough pace Test from the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj.
McSweeney was last week roped in as an opener in the 13-man squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener after some impressive domestic performances.
The 25-year-old usually bat at the no.4 slot but has been tasking with opening responsibilities alongside Usman Khawaja against India.
And for that, McSweeney has already starting watching clips of India’s quicks, attempting to learn as much as possible before his duel with Bumrah and Co.
“I’ll definitely dive a lot deeper into it when I get to Perth, but I can’t help myself,” McSweeney told Australian radio station SEN on Tuesday.
“I’ve looked at a few clips of what they’re bowling attack stacks up like.
I’m just trying to visualise how I’m going to go about it. Facing a new bowler can be a slight challenge to just pick up their action.
“I’ve got a whole week before I head off to Perth so I can get mentally ready and I guess it starts now in preparation to hopefully start really well.
“But there’s probably not (much you can do to replicate how Bumrah bowls).
“Obviously he’s got a unique action, he’s one of the best bowlers in the world, so it’s going to be hard to mimic that, that’s for sure.
“I’m just looking forward to all of that and I can’t wait.”
McSweeney is currently the fifth highest run-scorer Australia’s domestic competition and earned his place in the side after solid performances during the ‘A’ matches against India.
McSweeney feels that he has ben batting really well in the recent past and is looking to grab the opportunity with both hands in the series against India.
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“In the last month or so I really feel like I’m batting the best I ever have,” McSweeney said.
“I think I’m the best I’ve ever been prepared to take this opportunity, so hopefully I can do that.
“No doubt there’s plenty of learning and experiences that I haven’t experienced yet and I’m looking forward to learning all about the challenges of Test cricket and challenging my game against the very best.
“There’s plenty of learning to go and plenty of improvement I hope, but I definitely feel like this is the best I’ve played and I’m ready for the challenge.”
The first Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy starts from November 22 in Perth.
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