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Australia Recall Mcsweeney For Sri Lanka Tests, Connolly Set For Debut

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Australia Recall Mcsweeney For Sri Lanka Tests, Connolly Set For Debut

By AFP News January 09, 2025 • 08:11 AM View: 919

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.

Regular skipper Pat Cummins stays home for the birth of his second child while fellow fast bowler Josh Hazlewood is rested after picking up a calf injury.

TAGS Sri Lanka Vs Australia Steve Smith Pat Cummins Mitchell Marsh

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