Australia's all-rounder Cameron Green has begun training after a successful surgery forced him to miss the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. It's a big boost for Australia ahead of the World Test Championship final against South Africa in June 2025.
Green uploaded a post on Instagram of himself walking around the cricket field and appeared completely unfazed. Australian chief selector George Bailey was hopeful that Green would be available for the World Trade Center final to be played at Lord's..
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Cameron Green resumes training after surgery
Cameron Green posted a video on his Instagram account that came as good news for Australian fans. As one of the team's most important players, Green has the skills to be valuable with both bat and ball.
The green color is back…!!
-Green has resumed training after successful stress fracture surgery. ⭐ pic.twitter.com/kXZ9JCxJ85
– Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 9, 2025
Green was an all-rounder for Australia before sustaining the injury during the tour of England in September 2024. He underwent successful stress fracture surgery in October 2024 and was automatically ruled out of any form of professional cricket for at least six months.
As a result, he missed Australia's important Test series against India in November. However, his absence was not felt by Australia as the other players stood up and led their team to a dominant win over the tourists.
George Bailey confirms Cameron Green's return for WTC final
Australian chief selector George Bailey is hopeful Cameron Green will be available for the WTC final against South Africa in June. However, he made it clear that Green could only be available as a specialist hitter at the moment.
“I very much hope he will be available as a batsman in the World Test Championship final,” Bailey told reporters.
Australian selector George Bailey confirms Green is on track to be available for June's World Test Championship final against South Africa as a specialist batsman.#SLvAUS
– Nick Savage (@nic_savage1) January 9, 2025
Australia confirmed their place in the World Trade Center final with victory over India in the fifth Test in Sydney. This will be their second WTC Final in a row as they are also the defending champions.
The importance of Cameron Green in the Australian Test team
Green was the number one player in Australia's squad in Tests before the surgery. He scored a brilliant 174* while batting at number four against New Zealand in Wellington with Steve Smith opening the batting.
However, Smith returned to number four in the recent Test series against India. This means Green could take the No. 6 spot when he returns. In his absence, Mitchell Marsh played as the only fast bowler in the playing XI.
However, Marsh was dropped for the final Test in Sydney due to his poor form. In his absence, Beau Webster made a brilliant start and played the role of an all-rounder to perfection by scoring 57 and 39* in both innings.
