New Delhi: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has backed in-form Cameron Green for the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at Lord's.
The 25-year-old will not be available to bowl in the WTC final but is almost certain to return to the Australian XI as a specialist batter. His inclusion is expected to shake up the batting order, with the selectors considering multiple options. Marnus Labuschagne, Sam Konstas, Beau Webster and Josh Inglis all remain in contention, depending on how the final XI is structured.
"He could be three, he could be five, he could be six, he could open. I think he's got the temperament. He's got the skill set. He's got the defensive play as well. I think the higher up the order you go, your defensive skills are a priority. He's got all bases covered," McDonald said on SEN Radio.
Green’s return and his batting position are expected to create a ripple effect throughout the Australian batting line-up. Travis Head is set to move back to his usual spot at No. 5 after temporarily opening during the series in Sri Lanka. This shift means Usman Khawaja will once again need a new opening partner, having already rotated through Steve Smith, Head, Sam Konstas and Nathan McSweeney in Australia’s last three Test series. (IANS)
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