Last Updated on 6 months ago by Charbel Coorey
Cameron Green’s return to bowling has hit a setback, with the Australian all-rounder ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against India due to side soreness. Cricket Australia confirmed that the injury is low grade, and his omission is precautionary, with Green expected to resume playing for Western Australia in their next Sheffield Shield match starting October 28.
Cricket Australia said Green felt discomfort during training earlier this week. “Green will complete a short rehabilitation phase and is on track to return for round three of the Sheffield Shield,” the board stated. The setback is unrelated to the spinal surgery he underwent last year, where doctors fused his L4 vertebrae.
Marnus Labuschagne replaces Cameron Green in ODI squad against India
The decision to rest Green comes with the Ashes on the horizon, as Australia’s management remains cautious about his recovery. The 26-year-old’s return as a fully fit all-rounder is considered vital to the team’s Test plans this summer.
In Green’s absence, Marnus Labuschagne has been drafted into the ODI squad. The Queensland batter, who was initially left out after a poor run in South Africa, earned a recall on the back of red-hot domestic form, including his fourth century of the season, a 159-run knock against South Australia in the ongoing Shield match.
Green had bowled his first competitive overs in nearly a year during Western Australia’s Shield opener against New South Wales, taking 1 for 13 from four overs. The right-hander had skipped the recent T20 series in New Zealand and was also left out of the upcoming T20Is against India to prioritise red-ball cricket before the Ashes.
Australia’s squad for the India ODIs has seen multiple changes, as wicketkeeper Josh Philippe replaces the injured Josh Inglis, while spinner Matthew Kuhnemann comes in for Adam Zampa, who is unavailable due to family reasons.
With Green out, Matthew Renshaw could slot in at No. 4, a position where he averages 50 at a strike rate above 100 in domestic one-day cricket.
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