Mitch Swepson, hailing from Queensland, stepped into the realm of first-class cricket in October 2015, and his journey has since positioned him as a strong contender to earn the prestigious Baggy Green cap. His noteworthy performances for Australia A against South Africa A and India A in 2016 served as a testament to his readiness for a potential ascent to the highest level of the sport. Swepson possesses a unique ability to generate significant turn on the ball, earning him commendation from former New Zealand captain and current Brisbane Heat Big Bash League coach, Daniel Vettori. His exceptional skills shone through when he delivered career-best first-class figures of 4-33 against South Africa A in August, followed by a remarkable 4-78 against India A in September.
Swepson received a late but well-deserved call-up to the Test squad for the tour of Bangladesh in August 2017. It was in 2022, during Australia’s return to Pakistan, that he achieved a significant milestone in his career, as he was presented with the prestigious Baggy Green cap, marked as No.464, by his state teammate Usman Khawaja.