Despite being an all-format starter, Green is likely to miss out on white-ball duties with an eye on the India series
In recent months, the selectors have prioritized using Cameron Green in red-ball formats, resting the all-rounder for the white-ball series against New Zealand. Not only did it keep Green healthy and energetic for the match, but it also gave him enough time to go and play in the Shield, where he scored a great century.
The 24-year-old started the century with 174* against Tasmania and pulled Australia out of trouble against New Zealand in Wellington. A similar step will be taken for Green ahead of India's tour Down Under, with the all-rounder expected to prioritize red-ball assignments over the white-ball series against Pakistan.
Australian national team head coach Andrew MacDonald confirmed the same and said he would discuss it with his players.
“The next stress point will be next summer following the Indian Test series,” McDonald said.
“I think we're going to have a conversation about what kind of situation he's in. I think we'll probably err on the side of preparing him with the red ball. We're going to talk about how good a player he is with the white ball. “I know what's the priority. White-ball cricket seems to be important next summer, but yeah, the summer of Tests is important too,” he added.
Given the magnitude of the occasion, Australia's head coach said management would use Shield cricket “as a vehicle” to prepare players for the red-ball series.
“Given his results so far, he will probably come to us and say can we give him a few games in the Shield before the first Test against India?”
“Based on individual needs, we plan to use Shield cricket in our Test summer preparations,” McDonald said. “There will be nothing. [prescription that] This is what we do for all our players. But we are going to choose what that will look like based on international cricket,” he added.
Despite the win in Wellington, Australia still remains third in the World Test Championship standings. Given that other contenders are closing in on the duo, the series against India could be an all-or-nothing match for both teams.
“I was happy. [Green] When we had the conversation with him, we accepted it. And the effects were immediate. That's not always the case. So we felt that even if he failed here, it was his best preparation. Therefore, do not always judge whether the result is right or wrong. ”
