Former Australia coach Darren Lehmann has identified McSweeney as his top choice to replace the retiring opener David Warner.

Lehmann noted that McSweeney and 19-year-old Sam Konstas are the leading contenders for the opening position, with a slight preference for McSweeney due to his recent performances.

Raised in a cricketing family, McSweeney has been viewed as a potential national player since his school days, showcasing his long-standing commitment to the sport.

McSweeney sees his selection for Australia A as a significant opportunity to further test and develop his game.

He aims to keep improving and focuses on being consistent in his performances for South Australia to secure a spot in the national team.

Nathan McSweeney, the captain of Australia A and a promising talent from South Australia, is being considered for Test selection as an opener ahead of the series against India.

Lehmann praised McSweeney's recent performance, calling his 137 runs in the Marsh Cup one of the best one-day innings seen.

Although primarily a number three batsman, McSweeney is open to the idea of opening in Test cricket, emphasizing that his preparation is similar.

Australia's national selectors are considering both the batting line-up and the future of Test captaincy beyond Pat Cummins, making McSweeney a strong candidate for leadership.

McSweeney's leadership style has been shaped by his experiences and mentorship from various coaches and players, contributing to his popularity in the local cricket community.

Marnus Labuschagne believes that if McSweeney continues to score runs, he will put pressure on selectors for a spot in the national team.

McSweeney has been in impressive form, scoring 291 runs in his last four Sheffield Shield innings, including an unbeaten 127 against New South Wales.