Nathan McSweeney has been recalled to Australia’s test squad to tour Sri Lanka less than three weeks after being dropped from the top order.

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Steve Smith paused his celebrations after Australia secured the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to highlight the inclusion of rising talent Cooper Connolly in the squad for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour. The 21-year-old West Australian,

Cooper Connolly could have a shot at his Test debut after being named in Australia's squad to tour Sri Lanka later this month.

Pat Cummins will miss the tour of Sri Lanka for the birth of his second child, with Steve Smith leading the side in his absence.

Australia's interim Test captain Steve Smith has backed the selection of uncapped spinner Cooper Connolly for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka. The decision was inspired by India's successful ploy of using spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel together in subcontinental matches.

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.

Former captain Steve Smith will once again lead Australia this month, having been named skipper in the absence of Pat Cummins, who is on paternity leave. Smith will lead Australia in their three-match series against Sri Lanka,

Steve Smith has been appointed captain for Australia's Sri Lanka tour. He aims to mentor young players with his sub-continental expertise. Pat Cummins is on paternity leave. The series includes two Tests starting on January 29 in Galle.

Glenn Maxwell's hopes of reviving his test career may be over after the all-rounder missed out on selection in Australia's much-changed squad for the Sri Lanka tour.