Cameron Green unlikely to play in second Test against South Africa
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 19:32 · Archive
Australian allrounder Cameron Green is unlikely to play in the second Test against South Africa as he recovers from an abdominal strain.
Cameron Green faces a difficult recovery timeline to return for Australia's second Test against South Africa in Gqeberha on Sunday. The 27-year-old allrounder is yet to resume batting following his abdominal strain, though he completed running drills in the closing days of Australia's 214-run win in Durban before the team travelled to Gqeberha on Wednesday.
With only three days between matches, Green's chances of returning appear remote. Australia's coach Andrew McDonald said Green had progressed well with physical training and running, and that Australia remained confident he would play a part in the series at some point. "On the back of a soft-tissue injury it can accelerate quite quickly," McDonald said, but added Green had several things to work through over the next three or four days.
Australia have already indicated Green will not bowl in this series. Josh Inglis has returned to the squad after fracturing his finger and has started light batting while wearing a splint, with McDonald saying the focus would be on his comfort with the protective equipment.
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- Testing quick turnaround puts an orange light on GreenAustralian allrounder Cameron Green is unlikely to play in the second Test against South Africa as he continues his recovery from an abdominal strain.The West Australian · 14 Oct, 19:09
- Testing quick turnaround puts an orange light on GreenAustralian allrounder Cameron Green is unlikely to play in the second Test against South Africa as he continues his recovery from an abdominal strain.Perth Now · 14 Oct, 19:09
In this story: Cameron Green · Australia · South Africa · Gqeberha · Andrew McDonald · Josh Inglis · Durban
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