Cameron Green says he’s ready to bat in Australia’s high order to reclaim a spot within the Ashes line-up for its assembly with England at Old Trafford subsequent week after lacking the third Test attributable to damage.
Green was sidelined with a minor hamstring pressure and in his absence alternative Mitchell Marsh shone with the bat, scoring a century in Australia’s first innings in its three-wicket loss at Headingley.
Marsh’s kind means he’s anticipated to retain his place for the fourth Test, which begins on Wednesday, with Green extra more likely to problem opening batter David Warner, who struggled in Leeds, for a spot within the line-up.
“It might be a bit tougher as an allrounder when you have to bowl your 15 to 20 (overs) a game and then also bat No.4,” mentioned Green.
“I think being an allrounder…probably Shane Watson is the only (opener) who comes to mind doing that. I’m not too sure how much he bowled.
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“But I think anyone would be happy to bat anywhere to play test cricket.
“You always put your hand up for selection but have to wait and see what selectors think.”
Watson was the final allrounder to open the batting for Australia, doing so 29 instances throughout his 59-Test profession, whereas Green, who bowled a mean of 15 overs within the first two Ashes Tests, has by no means batted above No. 4 in first-class cricket.
Unlike lots of his crew mates, Green remained at Australia’s coaching base in the course of the 9 day pause between the third and fourth Tests.
The 24-year-old declared himself match for the decisive conflict, along with his facet holding a 2-1 collection lead with two checks remaining.
“It was nice to have a bit of a break,” he mentioned. “The body is all good.”
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com