Australia has finally received some good news as their star all-rounder confirms his availability for the third IND vs AUS Test in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Currently, 2-0 down in the series, this must-have given the Australian side a huge boost. Let’s now look at three reasons why the all-rounder Green could be a threat to India.
#1 He can provide fresh incitement with the bat
Travis Head set the tone for Australia in the second Test at Delhi, charging the Indian spinners from the start of the second innings to help his side finish at 63/1. It was a statement of intent from the Australians, proving that they could hold their own against the most lethal weapons of the hosts. Though things didn’t go their way on Day 3, India will be wary of the potential danger Cameron Green poses. The tall, lanky all-rounder has an impressive reach and could be the force Australia needs to keep the Indian spinners at bay in Indore.
#2 Lends more balance to the team as an all-rounder
Travis Head hasn’t done enough with the ball or hasn’t needed to, but he must still provide the necessary contributions with the bat to be considered a true Test all-rounder. Cameron Green’s entry into the Australian side is game-changing, as his presence could allow for extra bowling or batting depth and thus potentially lead to advantageous team combinations that provide the team with the edge in the series.
#3 Partnership Breaker
Cameron Green has the potential to be an invaluable asset for Australia in the forthcoming IND vs AUS matches. He is particularly adept at taking out middle-order or well-set batters, continually breaking through opposition defences. This was especially evident during the 21/22 Ashes series, where he demonstrated his ability to make a real difference. As one of just two seam bowlers in the side, Green could hold the key to unlocking the wickets of hard-to-get batters such as Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin.