Nathan McSweeney, after a challenging start to his Test career, returns to Australia's squad for the Sri Lanka series. Determined to adapt to spin-friendly conditions, the 25-year-old aims to turn his learnings into impactful performances on the subcontinent.

Nathan McSweeney, after a challenging debut against India, is pleased to be recalled for Australia's Test series in Sri Lanka. He acknowledged the difficulty of facing spin bowling in Lanka but is prepared and confident.

Nathan McSweeney has earned a recall into the squad for the Sri Lanka tour after being dropped in the middle of the series against India.

Australia recalled opener Nathan McSweeney and called up all-rounder Cooper Connolly on Thursday for the first time in a spin-heavy Test squad for the tour of Sri Lanka, with Steve Smith captain.

Nathan McSweeney says Wednesday night’s call from Australian chief selector George Bailey was “a bit nicer” than the last one after being named in the Test squad to tour Sri Lanka weeks after being axed from the Australian team.

Nathan McSweeney was axed after three Tests, now he is back in Australia's squad with some strong words of endorsement from chief selector George Bailey.

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Australia’s squad for two Tests in Sri Lanka will be officially unveiled later on Thursday, and some surprising names have emerged.

Nathan McSweeney will be named to return to Australia's Test squad for Sri Lanka, while spinners Matthew Kuhnemann and Todd Murphy are expected to join him.