TOP STORIES

Cameron Green eyes return to Australia team

Monday, 31-Mar-2025
News

Australia’s ever-reliable allrounder Cameron Green is set to return to action following a six-month absence due to a back surgery that put him out of competitive cricket for long. Green is targeting his return to Test team, with the Test Championship final against South Africa in June and an Ashes series at home in November. 

Since September last year, Green has not featured in any competitive match. Green will now be flying to England for an upcoming five-match stint with English County side Gloucestershire. 

"The surgery has been incredible. I think I was probably off [my] legs for about two weeks. And after that I've been doing gym work for the last four or five months, been running for the last two months, been batting for the last month. It's been pretty seamless. So, yeah, pretty happy I got it done,” Green said while speaking to reporters on Monday.

"It's for the long-term goal of playing cricket for as long as I can. Bowling for as long as I can. I got it for that reason, solely. Obviously I could have healed [the stress fracture] over nine months, but I took the option to get the surgery, and hopefully, fingers crossed, that's the last of it, which would be nice."

The county matches will be incredibly crucial for Green as he guns for a spot in Australia’s XI for the Test Championship final. Meanwhile, Green will not resume bowling until the Ashes. 

"I think we've got an ultra-successful top five, six, seven, so it's never easy. But that's where you want it to be in a Test team; you want someone to rise to the challenge, take that position for themselves, and that's what's been done,” Green said.

"They've had another ultra-successful summer, and I was so happy watching. But at the same time, you always want to get back into the team. So we'll wait and see what happens."

 

 

Tags

More News

News

Heinrich Klassen calls time on international career

17 hrs ago

South African wicket-keeper batter Heinrich Klaasen has retired from international cricket, bringing an end to a seven-year career.

“It is a sad day for me as I announce that I have decided to step away from international cricket,” Klaasen wrote on Instagram.

“It took me a long time to decide what’s best for me and my family for the f...


News

Stuart Broad to join South Africa as consultants ahead of WTC final

18 hrs ago

Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad has joined South Africa squad as a consultant ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final. Broad’s vast experience and expertise are expected to bolster South Africa’s preparations as they aim to outplay defending champions Australia in the upcoming WTC final. 

This is Broad’s first coaching role sinc...


News

Glenn Maxwell retires from ODI cricket

20 hrs ago

Australia’s highly talented batter Glenn Maxwell has retired from ODI cricket effective immediately, but he will be available for T20I cricket. 

"I felt like I was letting the team down a little bit with how body was reacting to the conditions. I had a good chat with [ Chair of Selectors] George Bailey and I asked him what his thoughts...


News

“I love big occasions”: Shreyas Iyer on his masterclass knock

21 hrs ago

Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer remained unfazed amid the mounting pressure, blazing an unbeaten 87 to power Kings into the final of the IPL 2025. His innings not only showcased clean hitting but also smart game awareness, as he single-handedly guided PBKS to the final for the first time in 11 years. His knock was rife with eight sixes and five fours as Punjab chased d...


News

Hardik Pandya, Shreyas Iyer slapped with fines

21 hrs ago

Mumbai Indians’ skipper Hardik Pandya and Punjab Kings’ leader Shreyas Iyer were slapped with fines for slow over-rates during their IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 match in Ahmedabad on Sunday night. Shreyas Iyer was fined â‚ą24 lakhs as it was his team's second offence of the season. Their first offence was during a match against Chennai Sup...