Cameron Green: The new star of Australian cricket

Cameron Green: The New Promise of Australian Cricket Debuts

Cameron Green, the 21-year-old all-rounder 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. Here we tell you more about him.

Highlighted Career

In first-class cricket, Green has proven to be outstanding. He has five centuries in 21 matches, including a career-high of 197 earlier this season against New South Wales. His batting average is 55.04. A match against Queensland at the Gabba in November 2019 highlighted his potential with the bat, scoring 87 and 121 runs not out, batting at positions 8 and 9. That was also the last game 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 achieved his best figures of 6 for 30 in 2018. Although his career in one-day matches does not stand out as much, he had an ODI debut a couple of weeks ago, although he has only played nine matches in List A and T20 format. It is with the red (and pink) ball that he is generating great expectation.

Great Expectations

Expectations for Green are high. Greg Chappell has called him “the best since Ricky Ponting.” In June, Chappell selected him at number 6 in the test team.

“For me, Cameron Green is the next Australian cricket superstar. He’s 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 an exceptionally talented batsman. At 6 feet 7 inches, he could become something very special. I would bat 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

Recent Injury Concern

A worrying moment occurred when Green was hit on the head by a delivery from Jasprit Bumrah at the SCG. He had to leave the field and was substituted for concussion, but tests 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 for his debut.

The All-Terrain Vehicle Dreamed of by Australia?

Green could be, but with caution. He has had restrictions on his release 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, claiming two in the second innings against the Indians at Drummoyne Oval and producing an excellent play to dismiss Shubman Gill before his injury at the SCG. Tim Paine suggested that the bowling restrictions could be relaxed. “I think he’ll bowl a few more than that, once you’re selected in a Test match, you’re ready to play. That being said, we don’t expect him to bowl a huge amount of overs with the attack we have.”

Early Debut?

In a way, yes. A few weeks ago, it seemed unlikely that he would be part of the starting eleven at the beginning of the series, despite having been named in the extended squad. Plans were altered by the injuries of Warner and Pucovksi, leading Australia to reorganize the batting order, creating an opportunity in the number 6 position. This does not mean that Green does not deserve it. Due to his current form, it could be said that he is among the six best batsmen in Australia, with Justin Langer and national selector Trevor Hohns stating that he deserves selection just for his batting.