No Ashes restrictions: Cameron Green maps out bowling plan
Key Takeaways
- Cameron Green is making his bowling return this weekend in the Sheffield Shield after recovering from back surgery.
- Green expects to have no bowling restrictions by the time the Ashes series begins in November.
- He is prepared to bat at the challenging No. 3 position for the Ashes, despite domestic preference for him at No. 4.
- His initial bowling return will be limited to eight overs in the first Shield match as part of a gradual build-up.
- The article notes several other players are competing for the opening batting position for the Ashes.
Cameron Green has declared he expects to be fully fit and unrestricted by bowling limitations when the Ashes series commences in November, following his recovery from back surgery last October. His return to bowling starts this weekend in the Sheffield Shield opener for Western Australia against New South Wales, where he will be limited to eight overs as part of a managed build-up plan. Green feels stronger and fitter, confirming the slow rehabilitation process is designed for him to peak for the Ashes. In domestic cricket, he will bat at No. 4, a position where he averages highly, even though he is the incumbent Test No. 3, sparking debate over his optimal role given the potential workload. Green referenced past all-rounders like Shane Watson to suggest he can handle batting high while bowling, especially if fellow all-rounder Beau Webster shares the bowling load. Meanwhile, the opening rounds of the Shield season are crucial for several other players vying for the opening batting spot alongside Usman Khawaja for the Ashes.
