Nathan McSweeney’s eyes Test team after Usman Khawaja’s likely retirement

Usman Khawaja may hang his boots after the Test match against India in Sydney in the new year, according to a lot of rumours. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024–25 final Test might be an ideal time for the Australia opener to retire, according to former captain Michael Clarke. Interest in the southpaw’s future potential has grown as a result of the changes. Young batter Nathan McSweeney, meanwhile, is keeping an eye on it even before he leaves the pitch.

Nathan McSweeney and Khawaja opened the current Border-Gavaskar Trophy’s first three Test matches. Even though he gave the squad some hope after David Warner retired, the right-handed batter was unable to produce many runs. McSweeney expects to reclaim his status in the playing XI in the days ahead after being dropped before the fourth Test.

“I have no doubt that I would want to return to the Test setup. Ussie (Usman Khawaja) has been fantastic, but I would like doing it if and when the chance arises. “To be honest, I haven’t had a lot of time to reflect on it because everything happened so quickly, and then I was back here playing T20 cricket (in the Big Bash League),”

The Sydney Morning Herald reported Nathan McSweeney as saying.

“Those discussions are going to take place, and I need to figure out and talk to the selectors about where my opportunity might be and how I can get back there.” I’m adaptable enough to bat wherever I see fit in order to potentially play Test cricket once more in the future,” he continued.

For those who are not familiar, Khawaja has already made references to his final dance in international cricket, suggesting that the 2025 Ashes may be his final time wearing white. In his absence, McSweeney and Sam Konstas, two rookie batters, are the front-runners to fill the void left by the seasoned Australian opener.