Axed Test opener Nathan McSweeney vows to return after 'devastated' rookie was dropped for Boxing Day showdown against India Nathan McSweeney has described being axed from Australia's Test team after just three matches as devastating.
Debate has raged over whether McSweeney deserved to be dropped so soon with the entire top order struggling against India.
NSW teen sensation Sam Konstas is set to replace McSweeney as Usman Khawaja's opening partner for the Boxing Day Test after being added to Australia's squad on Friday.
McSweeney, who opened for Australia despite batting at No.3 in the Sheffield Shield for South Australia, will link up with his Brisbane teammates for the Heat's Big Bash League title defence.
'It's all part of it and I'll get my head down and get back in the nets and work really hard, and hopefully be ready to go for my next opportunity.
