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David Warner's Test Replacement Reveals His Plan To Tackle Jasprit Bumrah In BGT

Anurag Dasgupta

McSweeney wary of Bumrah challenge [Source: @JayShah/X.Com] McSweeney wary of Bumrah challenge [Source: @JayShah/X.Com]

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Australia opener Nathan McSweeney, who is set to debut against India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, said he has been preparing for the "unique" challenge of facing star pacer Jasprit Bumrah.

India, after a didappointing series Vs New Zealand will travel to Australia underconfident, and will now have to make their own plans for the talented Aussie opener.

McSweeney braces for 'unique' Bumrah challenge

McSweeney was drafted into the Australia squad after a slew of impressive performances in the Sheffield Shield tournament and in the recent ‘A’ series against India. The 25-year-old South Australian will partner Usman Khawaja at the top in the series opener in Perth and during the upcoming five-Test series.

"There’s probably not (much I can do to replicate how Bumrah bowls). Obviously, he's got a unique action. He's one of the best bowlers in the world.

"So, it's going to be hard to mimic that. I'm just looking forward to all of that and I can't wait," McSweeney told SEN.

McSweeney, who captained the Australia A side in the 2-0 series win against India A, said he has been watching the bowling clips of Indian quicks including Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj to be mentally ready for the task.

"I'll definitely dive a lot deeper into it when I get to Perth. I've looked at a few clips of what they're bowling attack stacks up like. I'm just trying to visualise how I'm going to go about it. Facing a new bowler can be a slight challenge to just pick up their action,” he said.

"I've got a whole week before I head off to Perth, so, I can get mentally ready and I guess it starts now in preparation to hopefully start really well," he added.

Bumrah, the key man for India

India have an underfire bowling attack this time around for the Border-Gavaskar series. With Mohammad Shami ruled out due to an injury and Mohammed Siraj out of form, Bumrah will have to carry the bowling attack, and all hopes will rest on his shoulders.

In his last two tours of Australia, Bumrah has done exceptionally well and has a stellar record against the Aussies. In 7 matches against them, Bumrah has scalped 32 wickets, at an average of 21.25, including a five-wicket haul which came during the 2018 tour.

He will once again hold the key as India eye their third successive series win, Down Under, and that will take them through to the WTC finale as well.

(Inputs from PTI)