Mumbai Mumbai. Named after two great cricketers – Allan Border of Australia and Sunil Gavaskar of India, the Border–Gavaskar Trophy is a famous Test cricket series played between Australia and India. Showcasing the best cricketing ability of both the countries, the series has given rise to intense rivalries, memorable incidents and heated battles. Former players Ricky Ponting and Ian Healy have backed Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney to handle the vacant opening slot in the national team for the marquee Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting against India in Perth on November 22.
With David Warner retiring earlier this year and Steve Smith set to return to his preferred No. 4 spot, Australia need an opening partner for Usman Khawaja. Players like McSweeney, Sam Konstas, Cameron Bancroft and Marcus Harris are vying for the vacant spot. McSweeney has scored 291 runs in his last four innings, including centuries in the Sheffield Shield and One-Day Cup.
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