Cameron Green set to miss the Border Gavaskar Trophy? Check details

Shadow has been cast over the availability of all-rounder Cameron Green for the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy. The Australian all-rounder has sustained a back injury, leading to his withdrawal from the current tour of England. The 25-year-old, was subsequently removed from Australia's ODI squad for the remaining two matches against England. The pace all-rounder reported discomfort following his performance in the third game at Chester-le-Street, where he took 2 for 45 and scored 45 runs. Consequently, he was subsequently sidelined from Friday's fourth ODI at Lord's.

Injury can lead Cameron Green out of the Border Gavaskar Trophy

Cameron Green, who played the last ODI against England, is now headed back home for rehabilitation, with scans confirming a back injury. Further tests in Australia will determine the extent of the issue and establish a timeline for his recovery. According to an Australian team spokesperson, the full severity of the injury won’t be clear until Green arrives in Perth for more detailed assessments.

Green, who has a history of back problems, was previously sidelined during the 2019-20 season due to a stress fracture in his lower back. As the Border Gavaskar Trophy looms in November, Green faces a challenging race against time to regain fitness ahead of the series opener in Perth on November 22. This series against India is one of the most anticipated fixtures of the year. For Australia, the five-match Test series against India is the only chance to secure their place in the WTC Final. Thus, the team will need to field a full strength team against the guests who have denied the Kangaroos a claim at the trophy for a decade now.

The injury-forced absence of Cameron Green comes after a heavy bowling workload across six consecutive matches during the Australia Tour of England. The extensive workload of the lanky pacer has led to his omission from the second ODI at Headingley to manage his physical strain. Australia will now be hoping for a swift recovery as Green's all-round abilities could prove pivotal in the upcoming Test series. Earlier, Australia captain Pat Cummins had discussed his plans to rely heavily on Green for pace assistance against India. However, now with doubts over Green's participation in the series, it will be up to see what plan Cummins comes up with for the all important red-ball series against India, who are the current no. 1 in WTC rankings.