Northants sign Australia batter McSweeney for 2026
Nathan McSweeney has a high score of 39 from his six Test innings to date
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Northamptonshire have signed Australia Test opening batter Nathan McSweeney for the 2026 season.
The 26-year-old, who also bowls off-spin, made his Test debut against India in November 2024 and played the next two of the five-match series.
In the most recent Australian domestic season, he captained his state, South Australia, to the Sheffield Shield title and the One-Day Cup, as well as leading Brisbane Heat to win the Big Bash in 2024.
"Nathan McSweeney is a brilliant player who has so much talent and potential," Northants head coach Darren Lehmann said., external
"He's a classy individual who will hopefully provide us with some stability in that top order. We can't wait for him to arrive and hit the ground running."
McSweeney, who averages 35 from 46 first-class games, will be available for Northants across all formats in 2026.
His arrival follows that of former Leicestershire all-rounder Lewis Kimber, India white-ball leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and Australian pace bowler Harry Conway for next summer.