The dream of playing the Boxing Day Test shattered in 24 hours, this player was suddenly dropped from the team

3 matches have been played between India and Australia. In this, both the teams have won 1-1 match so far, while one match was drawn. That is, the series is currently tied. Now it is the turn of the fourth test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which will be played in Melbourne. Along with the fans, the players are also eagerly waiting for this match starting from 26 December. The reason behind this is the Boxing Day Test. But before this, Australia suddenly dropped opener Nathan McSweeney. With this, his dream of playing in the Boxing Day Test was shattered.

McSweeney was very excited

The Australian team announced its squad for the final two Tests on Friday, 20 December. Just an hour before this, Nathan McSweeney had expressed his excitement about the Boxing Day Test. He had said, "I am going to play the Boxing Day Test for the first time in my life. I am very excited for this." Just 24 hours after this, he was dropped from the squad. This shattered one of his biggest dreams.

McSweeney made his Test debut in this series. He has struggled a lot in the 3 matches played so far. He has looked very helpless especially against Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah sent him to the pavilion in 4 out of 6 innings. He has scored 72 runs at an average of 14.40. He could not even cross the 10-run mark in 5 out of 6 innings. Therefore, the Australian selectors dropped McSweeney and gave a chance to 19-year-old young opener Sam Constus in the team.

Christmas holiday is usually on 25 December. But if working people get leave on the next day instead of this day, then in return they also get a gift box. People enjoy a lot on this day. This is why 26 December is called Boxing Day. It is celebrated in Australia, UK, New Zealand, South Africa and many other countries. This is the reason why the test starting on this day is called Boxing Day Test. The Melbourne Test between India and Australia will also start on 26 December.