Cameron Green: The Australian Promise Debuts in Test, Superstar?

Cameron Green: The New Promise of Australian Cricket Debuts in Adelaide

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.

A Promising Career

Green’s track record in first-class cricket is impressive. He has accumulated five centuries in 21 matches, including a maximum of 197 runs 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 skill with the bat, scoring 87 and 121 runs not out, batting in positions 8 and 9. With the ball, his average is 21.72 with 33 wickets, including 5 for 24 in his first-class debut against Tasmania, against whom he also got his best figures of 6 for 30 in 2018. Recently, he debuted in ODIs, although he has only played a few matches, nine in List A and T20. It is with the red and pink ball where he is generating the most enthusiasm.

Great Expectations

Greg Chappell has called him the “best since Ricky Ponting.” Chappell selected him at number 6 in the Test team. “For me, Cameron Green is the next Australian cricket superstar,” he said. “He’s a real prospect with the bat and ball, but I think his future is as a batsman who can offer good overs. Cameron is a batsman with exceptional talent. At 6 feet 7 inches, he could become something very special.”

I would have him bat in the number 6 position 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 About the Injury

A worrying moment was when Green was hit in the head by a delivery from Jasprit Bumrah. He was taken off the field with a concussion and underwent tests, which ruled out any fractures. Fortunately, the blow did not cause major damage, and it seems that he will comply with the protocols to be able to debut.

The Dream Off-Roader?

Green has been limited in his bowling load 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: 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 some 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 have been altered by the injuries of Warner and Pucovksi, leading Australia to reorganize the batting order, creating an opportunity at number 6. 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.