Cameron Green: The Australian Promise Debuts in Test Cricket

Cameron Green: The New Star of Australian Cricket

Western Australia’s young all-rounder, 21-year-old Cameron Green, is set to debut for Australia at the Adelaide Oval. His much-anticipated debut has generated great excitement in the cricket world.

Professional Career

Green has had a distinguished career in first-class cricket. He has achieved five centuries in 21 matches, including a maximum of 197 runs at the start of the season against New South Wales. His batting average is 55.04. In a match against Queensland at the Gabba in November 2019, he demonstrated his skill with the bat, scoring 87 and 121 runs not out, batting in positions 8 and 9. That was also the last match in which he bowled for a year. With the ball, he averages 21.72 runs for his 33 wickets, including 5 for 24 in his first-class debut against Tasmania, against whom he also obtained his best mark of 6 for 30 in 2018. Although he debuted in ODIs a couple of weeks ago, his participation is limited to a handful of matches, nine in List A and T20. It is with the red (and pink) ball that he is generating enthusiasm.

Great Expectations

Greg Chappell has called him the “best since Ricky Ponting” in recent interviews. Chappell included him at number 6 in the test team.

“For me, Cameron Green is the next Australian cricket superstar. He is a real prospect with the bat and ball, but I think his future is as a batsman who can offer some quality overs. Cameron is a batsman with exceptional talent. At 6 feet 7 inches, he could become something very special. I would put him at number 6 to start, but I think number 4 is his long-term position. The sooner he plays at this level, the sooner he will become the player he should be”.

Greg Chappell

The Concern Over the Recent Injury

A worrying moment was when he received a blow to the head from a Jasprit Bumrah delivery. He was retired from the match due to concussion and underwent tests that ruled out any fractures. Fortunately, the blow did not cause major damage, and it seems that he will comply with Cricket Australia’s protocols to be able to debut.

The Dream Off-Roader?

Green has been limited in his release due to a stress fracture in his back that he suffered last year. He has worked on his action with WA bowling coach Matt Mason, and has so far been limited to four-over spells. This season he has not bowled more than eight overs in a day in match conditions. However, he has shown his ability to take wickets, with two in the second innings against the Indians at Drummoyne Oval. Tim Paine suggested that the bowling restrictions will be eased. “I think he’ll bowl a few more than that, once you’re selected in a test match, you’re ready to play. Having said that, we don’t expect him to bowl a huge amount of overs with the attack we have.”

An Early Debut?

In a way, yes. A few weeks ago it seemed unlikely that he would be part of the initial team, despite having been included in the extended squad. However, plans were altered by the injuries of Warner and Pucovksi, which led Australia to reorganize the batting order and create an opportunity in the number 6 position. This is not to say that Green doesn’t deserve it. Based on his current form, it could easily be said that he is among Australia’s top six batsmen.