NEW DELHI: Australian all-rounder Cameron Green may not be able to take part in the highly anticipated five-match Test series against their fierce rivals, India. This uncertainty arose on Friday when Green was ruled out of the remaining matches in the ongoing tour of England due to a back injury.
The 25-year-old player experienced soreness after the third one-day international match against England at Chester-le-Street on Wednesday. As a result, the team management decided to withdraw him from the series.
Green's absence was felt immediately as he was unable to participate in the fourth ODI at Lord's on Friday, which had already been delayed. The extent of his injury and his potential recovery timeline remain unclear at this point, casting doubt on his availability for the crucial Test series against India.
The batting all-rounder is heading home to begin rehabilitation ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Test series, which starts in November. He now faces a race against time to be fit for the highly anticipated series at home against a team currently topping the World Test Championship (WTC) standings.
Scans have revealed a back injury, and a timeline for his return will be determined after further tests are conducted in Australia.
According to cricket.com.au, a spokesperson for the Australia men's team stated that the full extent of the cricketer's injury and the timeline for his recovery "won't be known until he arrives home in Perth for further assessment."
The player experienced soreness following the match at Chester-le-Street, where he took 2 for 45 with the ball and scored 45 with the bat. He was rested for the second ODI at Headingley to manage his workload after bowling in six consecutive matches during the UK tour.
Green, who has a history of back injuries, was previously sidelined from bowling during the 2019-20 summer due to a stress fracture in his lower back.
With the first Test against India scheduled for November 22 in Perth, just under two months remain for his potential return.
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