Northamptonshire loses Nathan McSweeney for last three matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 2:49 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Nathan McSweeney will miss the final three games of Northamptonshire's County Championship Division Two season as he represents Australia A in India. McSweeney, the team's leading run-scorer with 589 runs this season, has been a key player for Northants, contributing three centuries and two half-centuries. Coach Darren Lehmann acknowledged the impact of McSweeney's absence but expressed confidence in the team's potential. Harry Conway will replace him as the overseas player for the last three matches against Worcestershire, Derbyshire, and Middlesex.
- •McSweeney has scored 589 runs at an average under 50 this season
- •He will also miss matches against Worcestershire, Derbyshire, and Middlesex
- •Harry Conway replaces McSweeney for the final three games
- •Northants is two points behind second-placed Kent in the standings
- •McSweeney will return for the 2027 season after agreeing to a new deal
- 2:49 PMYahoo Sports — Northants to lose McSweeney for final three games
"Nathan McSweeney will miss the final three games of Northamptonshire's County Championship Division Two season while on duty with Australia A.
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