Australian rising all-rounder Cameron Green has expressed his desire to take on more bowling duties against India in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy later this year. In a statement to local media, the 25-year-old indicated his readiness to support skipper Pat Cummins' plans of utilizing the all-round abilities of both himself and Mitchell Marsh extensively through the five-match Test series.
Green, who bowls brisk medium pace and extracts disconcerting bounce, acknowledged being in prime physical shape to bowl lengthy spells. The tour of India will witness five intensive Test matches crammed within six weeks. Cummins recently underlined the necessity of extracting valuable overs from the all-format players to offset the workload. Green sees this as an opportunity to strengthen his credentials as a genuine fifth bowler.
Terming the phase between overs 70-80 as the “graveyard shift” where movement dries up, Green lightheartedly commented on regularly sharing duties with fellow all-rounder Marsh in such flat phases of an innings. However, he was quick to assert his preparedness for a more engaging bowling role on Indian surfaces if the team demands it. An extended break from white-ball cricket before the tour has allowed adequate rest, felt Green.
Having made his Test debut against India in 2020, Green recognizes the significance of rotational bowling in subcontinental conditions. With his impressive batsmanship and steadily developing bowling arsenal, the promising young star seems geared to make a telling impact on both sides of the ball during the high-profile fixture later this year.
