Sun Oct 13 19:22:10 UTC 2024: ## Aussie Star Green Faces Potential Back Surgery, Could Miss India Series
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green is considering back surgery, which would likely rule him out of the upcoming five-Test series against India this summer. A final decision is expected by Friday or Saturday.
Green initially hoped to play in the first or second Test as a specialist batsman, but surgery would require an extended period of recovery. This poses a significant challenge for the Australian selectors who would need to find a replacement for Green in the top six and potentially adjust the batting order.
The series against India, starting in late November, is crucial for Australia, especially with the five Tests crammed into six weeks. Green has been a key player, establishing himself as the number four batsman with a remarkable 174 not out against New Zealand in Wellington earlier this year. His current average stands at 48.57 across 28 Tests, alongside 35 wickets.
However, a history of stress fractures has plagued Green, and he experienced back pain during Australia’s recent one-day tour of England, leading to his early return. With Green’s potential absence, Mitch Marsh, captain of Australia’s T20 team, is expected to take on more bowling responsibilities, while the team will have to adapt their batting lineup.
This series holds extra significance for Australia as they look to prevent India from achieving a third consecutive Test series win Down Under. India’s 2018/19 and 2020/21 series victories were historic milestones, marking the first time an Asian team triumphed in a Test series on Australian soil and culminating in a memorable win at the Gabba.
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