Australian disaster: Cameron Green doubtful for summer Test due to back injury

Cameron Green has been ruled out of Australia’s remaining ODI series against England with a back injury and he faces a tough task to get fit for this summer’s five-Test series against India.

The star all-rounder, who was set to play a key role in Australia’s effort to defeat India in a Test series for the first time in ten years, earlier complained of back pain after the team’s 46-run defeat in the third ODI in Durham Was. In the week.

Scans confirmed a back injury, following which Green was dropped from the squad for the fourth ODI of the series at Lord’s and the fifth and final match of the series.

A team spokesperson said, “Green complained of pain after the third ODI. He will return home for further evaluation where his return to play management plan will be determined.

The 25-year-old will fly to Perth for further assessment which will determine the severity of the injury and whether his summer of cricket will indeed be in jeopardy.

Cameron Green has suffered a back injury during Australia’s tour of England. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Green was among Australia’s best players in their defeat in Durham, which ended their ODI winning streak by 14 runs ahead of the 2023 World Cup, in which he scored 42 with the bat and took 2/45.

He was also the leading wicket-taker during Australia’s 3–0 T20 series win over Scotland.

The setback for the 25-year-old is a concern for the Australians as they approach a busy international summer, with Green set to be a key figure in their bid to win a five-match Test series against India.

After three ODIs and three T20 matches against Pakistan at the beginning of the month, the first Test will be played in Perth on 22 November.

Green looked in good form during the England series, scoring 42 and taking 2-45 in Australia’s third ODI, having previously been the visitors’ top wicket-taker in the T20I series win in Scotland.

He was sorely missed in the heavy defeat at Lord’s on a surface and conditions that favored fast bowlers, prompting teammate Travis Head to express sympathy with his plight after the match.

“Cam has flown home. I got to know about him when we went to the team bus and haven’t got a chance to talk to him yet, but I will get in touch with him,” the opening batsman said.

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“Obviously it’s disappointing for him, but he can go home and sort things out. He’s been through these things before, Cam, it’s frustrating, but he’ll know his way back.”

His injury is the latest in a list of injuries for Australia on the UK tour, which has left them struggling for fast bowling options following the demise of Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Riley Meredith and Ben Dwarshuis and a young U19 World Cup star, Mahali Beardman. , Had to call.

Green’s absence could potentially create further debate over Australia’s optimal batting line-up for the summer’s five Test matches, with champion Steve Smith accommodating Green’s return to the side at his preferred No. 4 position following David Warner’s Test retirement. Have come to open the batting. ,

If Green is sidelined, Smith may well return to the No. 4 position he has made his own over the last decade, with specialist openers Cameron Bancroft and Matt Renshaw back in the selection frame.

with AAP