AUS vs IND 2024: betvisa লগইন করুন Warner backs McSweeney to shine in India series

AUS vs IND 2024: betvisa লগইন করুন Warner backs McSweeney to shine in India series

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Former Australia opener David Warner has backed Nathan McSweeney to top the order for the Test series against India despite the uncapped batsman's lack of experience as an opener.

South Australia captain McSweeney will join Usman Khawaja in the first Test starting at Perth Stadium on Friday, taking over the starting spot vacated by Steve Smith. Smith returned to his preferred No. 4 position.

McSweeney had not opened the batting in a first-class match until this month against India A in Melbourne, scoring 14 and 25 runs respectively.

Warner said McSweeney will be able to adapt to a starting role and appears to be a good fit for Khawaja, who also started his career in a lower position.

Warner noted that Australia needed to think about succession planning, especially for players like 37-year-old Khawaja who were coming to the end of his career.

However, he also called on selectors to be patient with the new generation and give McSweeney time to prove himself at the highest level.

"It's not just these five Test matches that show you see (McSweeney) as a talented batsman for the future," he said.

"You have to give everyone a chance.

"I know there are other players - Marcus Harris, Cameron Bancroft - but it's exciting to see him score first and establish himself.

But if he doesn't, give him some time, maybe two summers.