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- “I’m ready to go” – Cameron Green declares fit for South Africa v Australia 3rd Test, but there’s a catch. The Australian all-rounder returns as a batting specialist ahead of Ce Town’s decider, with the series tied at 1-1.
- (Photo source: Twitter/X) Australia received a timely boost ahead of the third Test against South Africa when Cameron Green confirmed his fitness for the series decider in Ce Town.
- The all-rounder will return as a specialist batsman after recovering from an abdominal injury sustained in the last ODI against South Africa on September 30.
“I’m ready to go” – Cameron Green declares fit for South Africa v Australia 3rd Test, but there’s a catch. The Australian all-rounder returns as a batting specialist ahead of Ce Town’s decider, with the series tied at 1-1.
(Photo source: Twitter/X) Australia received a timely boost ahead of the third Test against South Africa when Cameron Green confirmed his fitness for the series decider in Ce Town. The all-rounder will return as a specialist batsman after recovering from an abdominal injury sustained in the last ODI against South Africa on September 30. Green’s availability is important for Australia after they suffered a crushing innings, 31-run defeat in the second Test at Gqeberha and the three-match series ended in a 1-1 draw.
Green missed the first two tests because he was unable to recover from the abdominal strain in time. However, his recovery progressed faster than expected. Green expressed confidence that he had prepared for the upcoming competition.
“I’m all good to go. “I’m pretty surprised at how quickly it healed and how functional I feel a few weeks later,” Green was quoted as saying. Although he was seen bowling during Saturday’s net sessions, Green is unlikely to play in the third Test.
His return will bolster Australia’s middle order, which struggled in the previous encounter at Gqeberha, where the team was dismissed for 99 in the first innings. Green will be added to the playing eleven with at least one confirmed change for Australia, with Nic Maddinson most likely making way for his inclusion. The 27-year-old believes he can play in a variety of batting positions, although he feels most comfortable at number one.
Green reflected on his recent performances and highlighted the positive aspects of Australia’s Tests against Bangladesh in Mackay and Darwin. “I think I have gained a lot of experience in the order,” said the Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder. Green drew lessons from his recent domestic cricket as he discussed his proach to the series decider.
The all-rounder highlighted how his performances in the Bangladesh Tests and Shield cricket had rattled him before his arrival in Ce Town. “Certainly (the tests) in Mackay and Darwin were extremely positive in terms of how I wanted to play the game. I probably learned a few things about how I wanted to play from the last Shield game I played and it felt pretty natural to me,” Green said.
The third and final Test begins on October 27 at Newlands in Ce Town. Australia will need a strong batting performance to regain control of the series after their second Test defeat. Green’s return gives the team the stability and flexibility needed to challenge South Africa in the final.
