IND vs AUS: Cameron Green – Marnus Labuschagne feels Cameron Green is ready to play the first Test against India starting on February 9. The all-rounder smashed a six in the nets session and stunned everyone with his progress from the finger injury. While the verdict on Green’s availability for the first Test will be taken on Monday, head coach Andrew McDonald believes that the youngster has made remarkable progress. Follow IND vs AUS Test Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
“We’ve got a fair bit to work through him before the first Test match. We haven’t put a clear line through him or put him on the team sheet yet,” McDonald told reporters in Bangalore on Saturday.
IND vs AUS: ‘He’s ready’ Marnus Labuschagne after Cameron Green smashes classy lofted SIX in NETS, Follow India vs Australia 1st Test LIVE updates
IND vs AUS: Is Green recovering well from the finger injury? – A lofted six in the nets session made Labuschagne pretty pumped about Green playing the first Test. Physiotherapist Nick Jones is closely keeping a tab on Green and feels there is no discomfort whatsoever even while he bowled for 30 minutes. Although the bowling session was a light-intensity one, the Aussies are still feel Green is only fit 85%.
“I wouldn’t say he was in discomfort when he was bowling. One of the deliveries jarred the bottom of the bat, and that can create discomfort for anyone.
“There’s a bit of awareness around that finger. He’s made some significant steps forward in the last couple of days, probably to my surprise.”
IND vs AUS: Who will replace Green in the playing XI if he is ruled unfit for the first Test
· Peter Handscomb looks likely to make a comeback in the Test team if Green is ruled out the first Test.
· Handscomb, whose last Test came in 2019, had an extensive batting session in the nets on Friday.
· The right-hand batter is also a good player of spin and is pretty aggressive against pacers.
· Apart from Handscomb, Australia have Matthew Renshaw as the other option.
· Australia though are unlikely to play Green, if he is not fit to bowl in the first Test.
IND vs AUS: ‘He’s ready’ Marnus Labuschagne after Cameron Green smashes classy lofted SIX in NETS, Follow India vs Australia 1st Test LIVE updates
