Nathan Andrew McSweeney (born 8 March 1999) is an Australian cricketer and current captain of South Australia.[2] He plays for Glenelg in South Australian Premier Cricket.[3] McSweeney has been earmarked as a future Australian captain and has captained the Australia A and Prime Minister's XI teams.[4]
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| Full name | Nathan Andrew McSweeney | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 8 March 1999 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nickname | Buddha[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Batting | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowling | Right-arm off break | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Batter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Only Test (cap 467) | 22 November 2024 v India | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2018/19–2019/20 | Queensland (squad no. 38) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019/20 | Melbourne Renegades (squad no. 38) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021/22–present | South Australia (squad no. 38) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021/22–present | Brisbane Heat (squad no. 38) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: Cricinfo, 9 November 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Usually a conservative batter, McSweeney has shown the ability to be aggressive when batting with the lower order, most notably scoring 28 runs from an over to reach a century in a tenth-wicket partnership with Harry Conway.[5] He is a useful off break bowler, often being called upon to break partnerships.[6]
Career
editPrior to his first-class debut, he was named in Australia's squad for the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup.[7] In the Under-19 Cricket World Cup, he scored a match-winning 156 runs against Papua New Guinea.[8] He made his first-class debut for Queensland against Tasmania in the 2018–19 Sheffield Shield season on 16 October 2018.[9]
He made his Twenty20 debut on 25 January 2020, for the Melbourne Renegades in the 2019–20 Big Bash League season.[10] He was signed by the Brisbane Heat as a local replacement player for Marnus Labuschagne for the 2021–22 Big Bash League season.[11] He was officially signed by the Brisbane Heat following successful performances during the 2022–23 Big Bash League season, receiving a two-year deal with the club.[12]
In May 2021, McSweeney moved to South Australia ahead of the 2021/22 season, making his List A debut on 22 September 2021, for South Australia in the 2021–22 Marsh One-Day Cup.[13][14] He scored his maiden first-class century on 1 December 2022 against Tasmania, ending on 118.[15]
In March 2023, McSweeney was announced as captain of Australia A for their tour of New Zealand.[16] Playing in the first unofficial Test, he scored 50 in the first innings and 69* in the second.[17]
McSweeney captained Brisbane Heat in the 2023–24 Big Bash League season to their second Big Bash League title in the absence of regular captain Usman Khawaja.[18] In February 2024, McSweeney was named as part of the 2023–24 Marsh One-Day Cup team of tournament, scoring 307 runs at an average of 51.16 and taking 3 wickets for the tournament.[19]
In April 2024, McSweeney was named as the captain of South Australia for the 2024–25 Australian domestic season.[20] He scored his maiden List A century on 25 October 2024, with 137 runs in 131 balls against Queensland.[21] He was selected as part of the India A tour of Australia, reprising his role as Australia A captain.[6] In the first unofficial Test, batting at number 4, McSweeney scored 39 in the first innings and an unbeaten 88 in the second to chase India A's target of 225.[22] Having been earmarked to take the available opening slot in the Australian team, he opened the batting for the first time in first-class cricket in the second game,[23] scoring 14 and 25.[24] At the conclusion of the match, McSweeney was named in Australia's team for the Border Gavaskar Trophy, set to open the batting in the first Test at Perth.[25][26]
References
edit- ^ "Nathan McSweeney". www.saca.com.au. 9 August 2023. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ "Nathan McSweeney". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
- ^ "Players". Glenelg District Cricket Club. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ "Renshaw hundred propels him towards Test contention". ESPNcricinfo. 8 December 2023. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
- ^ Ramsey, Andrew (17 October 2023). "McSweeney's boundary blitz sets up SA victory charge | cricket.com.au". www.cricket.com.au. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ a b Pierik, Jon (28 October 2024). "'Future captain': Why Nathan McSweeney is destined to wear a baggy green". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ "Sangha, Waugh head U19 World Cup squad". Cricket Australia. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
- ^ "McSweeney 156, Ralston 7 for 15 bulldoze PNG=15 May 2020". ESPN Cricinfo.
- ^ "2nd match, Sheffield Shield at Brisbane, Oct 16-19 2018". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
- ^ "(D/N)Big Bash League at Sydney, Jan 25 2020". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
- ^ Schonafinger, Josh (2 December 2021). "Ultimate Guide: All you need to know for BBL|11 | cricket.com.au". www.cricket.com.au. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ "Heat Secure McSweeney | Allrounder Signs New Deal | Brisbane Heat". www.brisbaneheat.com.au. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ Brettig, Daniel (13 May 2021). "Struggling South Australia poach Brendan Doggett among host of changes". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ "1st Match, Adelaide, Sep 22 2021, The Marsh Cup". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
- ^ "McSweeney hits maiden first-class hundred, Weatherald cracks own century". ESPNcricinfo. 11 March 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ Schonafinger, Josh (31 March 2023). "In-form McSweeney primed for new role in Lincoln return | cricket.com.au". www.cricket.com.au. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ "NZ-A vs AUS-A, Australia A in New Zealand 2023, 1st Unofficial Test at Lincoln, April 01 - 04, 2023 - Full Scorecard". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ "McSweeney backs Heat's all-round depth to overcome big-name losses". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ "Cricket.com.au's 2023-24 Marsh Cup Team of the Tournament | cricket.com.au". www.cricket.com.au. 24 February 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ "McSweeney Captain of South Australia Men's Cricket Team | South Australian Cricket Association". www.saca.com.au. 3 April 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "QLD vs SOA Cricket Scorecard, 9th Match at Brisbane, October 25, 2024". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
- ^ "AUS-A vs IND-A Cricket Scorecard, 1st unofficial Test at Mackay, October 31 - November 03, 2024". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ "McSweeney to audition as Test opener in MCG tour match | cricket.com.au". www.cricket.com.au. 5 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ "AUS-A vs IND-A Cricket Scorecard, 2nd unofficial Test at Melbourne, November 07 - 09, 2024". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ "Nathan McSweeney wins opener race for Perth Test". ABC News. 9 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ "McSweeney to open in first Test, Inglis handed call-up". ESPNCricinfo. Retrieved 10 November 2024.