Nathan McSweeney will open the batting on his debut for Australia in the first Test against India at Perth. The 25-year-old opened for the first time in first-class cricket during the recent match against India A and made scores of 14 and 25.

In-form Nathan McSweeney will make his Test debut against India in Perth after winning the vacant spot in the Australian XI to partner Usman Khawaja.

Marcus Harris believes he's ready to go if the selectors call on him to open the batting in the first Test against India in Perth, and feels he's well-equipped to handle it after performing well under pressure for Australia A.

Test hopefuls Marcus Harris, Cam Bancroft and Nathan McSweeney all fell cheaply in the Australia A second innings before the home side beat India A.

Marcus Harris hit a patient and timely 74 against India A on Friday to thrust himself into prime contention to open for Australia in the first of five Tests against the tourists this month. Four players were given a chance to state their case in two Australia A v India A red-ball clashes -- Harris,