IPL 2023: Cameron Green: IND vs AUS – Australia all-rounder Cameron Green finally converted his fifty into a maiden hundred in the ongoing fourth Test against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Green’s scintillating ton is a massive boost for Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians, who had been sweating over his fitness after the all-rounder injured his finger. However, all the talk about Green being still rusty was put to rest after he dominated India bowlers in a stunning assault. The all-rounder became only the seventh Australian player to score his maiden Test hundred in India. Follow IPL 2023 Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
STAT: Australia batters scoring their maiden Test 100 in India
Les Favell 101 Chennai 1959/60
Paul Sheahan 114 Kanpur 1969/70
Dean Jones 210 Chennai 1986/87
Michael Clarke 151 Bengaluru 2004/05
Glenn Maxwell 104 Ranchi 2016/17
Cameroon Green 100* Ahmedabad 2022/23
IPL 2023: Massive boost for Mumbai Indians as big-ticket player Cameron Green in prime form, ahead of IPL 2023, scores maiden Test ton against India
IND vs AUS: Green proves his worth for Australia yet again, Mumbai Indians’ big ticket buy passes the spin test with flying colors
This is the first Test tour for Green in India. While he missed out on scoring runs in the Indore match, the 22-year-old passed the spin test with flying colors in Ahmedabad. Coming into bat with Australia searching for partnership, Green mixed caution with aggression and scored runs whenever Indian bowlers bowled loose balls. The 22-year-old stitched a partnership worth over 200 runs and enabled Australia to post a formidable total of over 400.
Brought for 17.5 crores by Mumbai Indians, Green will play the role of Keiron Pollard with bat and ball in hand for the five-time IPL champions. With a stunning 114, the all-rounder proved that he can handle pressure situations and also play spin well.
IPL 2023: Massive boost for Mumbai Indians as big-ticket player Cameron Green in prime form, ahead of IPL 2023, scores maiden Test ton against India