Cameron Green: The Australian Promise Debuts in Test Cricket

Cameron Green: The New Promise of Australian Cricket

The young all-rounder from Western Australia, Cameron Green, 21, is set to make his Australian debut at the Adelaide Oval. His arrival has generated great anticipation, being one of the most anticipated debuts in recent times. Here is a profile of this talented player.

Professional Career

Green’s first-class cricket career has been outstanding. He has scored five centuries in 21 matches, including a top score of 197 runs this season against New South Wales. His batting average is 55.04. A standout match was against Queensland at the Gabba in November 2019, where he demonstrated his potential with the bat, scoring 87 and 121 runs not out. With the ball, Green averages 21.72 with 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 his career in white-ball formats is not as prominent, he made his ODI debut a couple of weeks ago, with only nine matches in List A and T20 formats. It is with the red (and pink) ball where he has generated the most excitement.

Great Expectations

The expectations for Green are high. Greg Chappell has described him as “the best since Ricky Ponting” in recent interviews. In June, Chappell selected him in the number 6 position in the Australian test team in a hypothetical scenario of simultaneous test and T20I matches.

For me, Cameron Green is the next Australian cricket superstar. He is a genuine prospect with the bat and ball, but I think his future is as a batsman who can offer some quality overs. Cameron is an exceptionally talented batsman.

Greg Chappell

Chappell added that, with his height of 6 feet 7 inches, Green could become something very special, suggesting that the number 4 would be his long-term position.

Overcoming the Fear of Injury

Green suffered a blow to the head from a Jasprit Bumrah delivery at the SCG, which caused concern. Fortunately, tests ruled out any fracture and it seems he will be able to debut according to Cricket Australia protocols.

The all-terrain vehicle dreamed of by Australia?

Green has been limited in his release due to a stress fracture in his back suffered last year. He has worked on his action with WA bowling coach Matt Mason and has been limited to four-over spells. However, he has shown his ability to take wickets. Tim Paine suggested that bowling restrictions could be relaxed. “I think he’ll bowl a little bit 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.”

An unexpected debut?

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 altered the plans, creating an opportunity in the number 6 position. Green’s current form puts him among Australia’s top six batsmen.