Nathan McSweeney’s spot in the Australian side is under threat, with national selectors weighing up a change ahead of the Boxing Day Test.

According to reports from The Sydney Morning Herald, the 25-year-old could be squeezed out of the XI to take on India next week after a tough start to his career.

McSweeney has reached double figures just once in six innings this series, struggling against spearhead Jasprit Bumrah at the top of the Aussie batting order.

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His strike-rate of 34 has become a concern for selectors, who may consider bringing in Josh Inglis in a bid to counter-attack the Indian pacemen.

McSweeney has not been a natural opener during his first-class career, spending the majority of his time at No.3 or No.4 at Sheffield Shield level.

“Personally, not ideal for me, but I think we played really well this Test and unfortunately the weather wasn’t on our side,” he told 9News.

“Very much looking forward to Boxing Day. This whole summer has been a dream come true, and no doubt plenty of learning to do – hopefully some more time in the middle.”

Australia will announce their squad for the final two games of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Friday afternoon, with the series locked at 1-1.

The likes of Sam Konstas and Beau Webster are knocking on the door for selection, while cult hero Scott Boland will get the chance to play on the MCG after an injury to front-line seamer Josh Hazlewood during the third Test.