Justin Langer Hints Cameron Green’s Test Debut in Adelaide
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Young Australian all-rounder Cameron Green is on the verge of a debut in the longer format against India if he declared fit after having a mild concussion, coach Justin Langer said recently. Green, who smashed an unbeaten 125 against India A, got hit in the head by a powerful drive down the wicket from Jasprit Bumrah last week.
However, the youngster has joined the squad in Adelaide before the opening day and will be in the side if he doctors give him the all-clear.
"If he's passed fit he'll definitely play," Langer said on a Zoom call. "We're just going through the concussion protocols. We all saw, it was a very unusual incident that happened with him."
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Meanwhile, the youngster’s recent form left everyone impressed and his the former player Greg Chappell too was impressed with his talent and he has become a talent hard to overlook.
"He's a terrific young bloke, he's obviously an excellent talent, he's earned the right for selection through his performances through Sheffield Shield cricket," said Langer. "If he's fit and available then he'll make his Test debut, which is very, very exciting for Australian cricket, for him and his family."
With their regular opener David Warner ruled out due to injury and his replacement Will Pucovski has also been recovering from a concussion, Matthew Wade looks likely to be pushed up in the order to open the innings with either out-of-form Joe Burns or Marcus Harris and Green might get the chance as well. Notably, Harris was recalled after Pucovski was ruled out last week due to injury.
"He could. He could handle anywhere. He's tough, mentally tough, physically tough, got good footwork, he's got the game for it," Langer said of Wade. "I've maintained I've been privately and publicly backing Joey (Burns) the whole time. He's a very good player. You don't lose your talent overnight... he also understands though that runs are the greatest currency of value to any player."
