Australia’s team suffers a big setback as Cameron Green’s back injury puts his participation in BGT 2024-25 in doubt.
Australia’s star player Cameron Green has been ruled out of the ongoing ODI series against England due to injury. His exclusion is a significant blow for Australia, and now his participation in the Border-Gavaskar Test series against India at the end of the year is in doubt. Due to the back injury, he may also miss the 5-match home series.
Cameron Green Ruled Out of ODI Series, Doubtful for Border-Gavaskar Trophy Due to Back Injury
Cameron Green has been sidelined from the ODI series against England after experiencing back pain earlier this year. Australia lost the match by 46 runs. Due to his back pain, he has been excluded from the playing XI for the fourth ODI, scheduled for Friday (September 27). The Australian team management made this decision after confirming the back injury.
According to a report by cricket.com.au, Green’s return to cricket will depend on his recovery. He will be allowed to return only after passing a fitness test. In the third ODI, Cameron Green performed well with both bat and ball, scoring 42 runs and taking two wickets. However, his efforts did not prevent Australia’s defeat. He had already been rested for the second ODI due to workload concerns.
Cameron Green was given rest after bowling in six matches against England. With his injury confirmed, his participation in the Border-Gavaskar series is now uncertain. If he is unable to recover in time, Australia will have to make changes to their batting lineup, with Steve Smith potentially moving up to bat at number four. Additionally, the team may need to find a specialist opener.
Australia has not won a Test series in India since the 2004-05 season, with the last two Test series going in India’s favor. Australia, having defeated India in the World Test Championship final last year, will be eager to win the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series.
