Cameron Green: The New Promise of Australian Cricket Debuts at the Adelaide Oval
The 21-year-old all-rounder, Cameron Green, originally from Western Australia, is ready to make his debut for Australia at the Adelaide Oval. His first appearance is one of the most anticipated in recent times, and here we tell you a little about him.How has your career been so far?
In first-class cricket, Green has proven to be exceptional. He has accumulated five centuries in 21 matches, including a career-high of 197 runs at the start of this 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 potential with the bat, scoring 87 and 121 runs not out, batting at 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 took his best figures of 6 for 30 in 2018. Although he debuted in ODIs a couple of weeks ago, his participation in this format is limited to a few matches: nine in List A and T20. It is with the red (and pink) ball that he is generating excitement.Great Expectations
Greg Chappell has called him “the best since Ricky Ponting” in recent interviews. In June, Chappell selected him in the number 6 position 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 innings. 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.”The recent injury
Green suffered a blow to the head from a hit by Jasprit Bumrah. He was withdrawn from the match due to concussion, but scans ruled out any fractures. Fortunately, the blow did not cause major damage, and it seems he will be able to comply with Cricket Australia’s protocols to debut.The all-terrain vehicle that Australia has dreamed of?
Perhaps, but with caution. He has been subject to release restrictions due to a stress fracture in his back that he suffered last year. 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: he claimed 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. That said, we don’t expect him to bowl a huge amount of overs with the attack we have.”Did your debut come sooner than expected?
In a way, yes. A few weeks ago, it seemed unlikely that he would be part of the starting team at the beginning of the series. However, injuries to Warner and Pucovksi have caused changes in the batting order, creating an opportunity in the number 6 position. This doesn’t mean that Green doesn’t deserve it. Based on his current form, it could be said that he is among the top six batsmen in Australia.
