Dropped from Australia's Test squad after a string of low scores against India, Nathan McSweeney bounced back with a match-winning 78 for Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League. The 25-year-old reflected on his Test experience and advice received from teammate Marnus Labuschagne, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and growth.
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