Legendary Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist reckons that the Pat Cummins-led aspect would play Cameron Green as a pure batter within the first Test towards India.
New Delhi,UPDATED: Feb 7, 2023 11:45 IST
Australia will play Cameron Green as pure batter in 1st Test, says Adam Gilchrist (AFP)
By India Today Web Desk: Former wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist believes Australia will play all-rounder Cameron Green as a pure batter at quantity six within the first Test towards India, which begins on February 7. The 23-year-old is recovering from surgical procedure on his proper index finger, which he fractured through the Boxing Day Test towards South Africa final December.
“I think that’s the nature of this group, they’re pretty trusting of each other and really keen to back each other in every situation.”
Green has a median of 35.04 with the bat in 18 Tests and impressed in three innings in Sri Lanka final yr. He has additionally taken 23 wickets together with his seam bowling, with a better of 5/27.
“The way he played in Sri Lanka, it almost looks like Green develops before our eyes every time he plays a game of cricket… I reckon the steps forward he took in Sri Lanka, they’ll be hoping he can keep that process going.”
Due to accidents, Australia shall be with out quicks Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood within the first Test, which begins on Thursday in Nagpur. With Green unable to bowl, Scott Boland, who has a 12.21 common with the purple ball in nationwide colors, is anticipated to play in his first abroad Test.
“If it’s Boland coming in, I think he’s going to be really well suited to the setup there with that nagging line attacking the stumps, he hits pads, he hits stumps with the right field and approach…” Gilchrist stated.
Boland would be the second fast-bowling choice alongside skipper Pat Cummins.
“Between Cummins’ skills, Boland’s skill, Nathan Lyon and I suppose Lance Morris if they think they need another quick or another spin option (I think they will be alright).
While the absence of Starc, who is nursing a finger injury, in the opening Test will be a big loss for Australia, India will also be without the services of ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah and dashing wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant.
“(Starc) is an enormous loss however you look on the opposite aspect of the fence, no Rishabh Pant, no Jasprit Bumrah, they’re a few key gamers for India so it in all probability all balances out a bit.”
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Feb 7, 2023