Nathan McSweeney reveals shock text message he received after being axed from Aussie Test side Nathan McSweeney has described being axed from Australia's Test team after just three matches as devastating - but the amount of support he has been receiving has lifted his spirits.
McSweeney has received lots of support, including a text message from former Test skipper Michael Clarke.
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.
Nathan McSweeney has described being axed from Australia's Test team after just three matches as devastating.
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.