Last Updated on 4 months ago by Charbel Coorey
Cameron Green’s place in the Australian Test team is again under the spotlight, with fans calling for the all-rounder to be dropped after a disappointing display with the bat.
Green, who threw his wickets away despite looking promising in Perth and Brisbane, was out in tame fashion on the first day in Adelaide. With Australia tottering at 94/3, Green chipped a Jofra Archer delivery that was gleefully snapped up by a diving Brydon Carse at midwicket.
The second innings was another nervous start. His first ball was a nice cover drive against the incosnsistent Will Jacks, but loose strokeplay against Josh Tongue saw his downfall. After leaving a delivery, Green then drove and missed the next, before nicking off playing another loose drive.
“The reason he’s nicked it is because his weight is on the backfoot,” said Ricky Ponting on Channel 7. “His backfoot also goes to leg stump.”
Calls grow louder for Cameron Green to be dropped and replaced by Beau Webster
Green now averages just 28.62 in home Tests. This is the lowest of any Australian batter who has batted at least 20 times in the last 41 years. He is also averaging just 21.9 overall in his last 15 Tests.
Beau Webster, who was harshly left out of the team for the Ashes, has played a number of important innings in his seven Tests, played largely on tricky batting pitches.
Green’s bowling, where he can touch speeds of 145km/h, is a key reason why he is selected over Webster. Green was terrific with the ball in England’s first innings, but his batting returns are cause for significant concern.
Green’s dismissal came soon after Usman Khawaja edged a short, wide delivery from Will Jacks. Australia fell to 149/4 at that stage, but Travis Head and Alex Carey settled things with a solid partnership.
