McSweeney is fifth on the list of leading run-scorers in the ongoing Sheffield Shield domestic competition in Australia and earned his Test call-up thanks to some solid contributions for Australia A in recent matches against India A in Mackay and Melbourne.

It’s been a long time coming for McSweeney, who scored plenty of runs for Australia at the ICC Under 19 Men’s Cricket World Cup in New Zealand 2018 and has been knocking down doors in recent years as he waited for an opportunity at the highest level.

That opportunity looks set to present itself against India in Perth and McSweeney believes he is ready to grab the opportunity with both hands.

“In the last month I really feel like I’m hitting the best I’ve ever been able to,” McSweeney said.

“I think I’m better prepared than ever to take advantage of this opportunity, so I hope I can do it.

“There is certainly a lot of learning and experiences that I have not experienced yet and I look forward to learning all about the challenges of Test cricket and challenging my game against the best.

“There’s a lot to learn and I hope to improve a lot, but I definitely feel like this is the best I’ve ever played and I’m ready for the challenge.”

WATCH: McSweeney scores a century in the Under 19 World Cup