Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2023: Cameron Green still in frame for first Test against India
The HinduAll-rounder Cameron Green has not been ruled out of facing India in the first of four Tests next month despite his finger injury, Australia coach Andrew McDonald said on Monday. “We’ll see how he goes in the build-up and make that decision when we get on the ground in India.” While Green has provided a welcome fast-bowling option for Australia, McDonald has made it clear that he is valued foremost for his middle-order batting and could be selected on that basis alone. McDonald said left-arm quick Mitchell Starc was still in a splint because of his damaged finger and will definitely miss the first Test, as expected. “But we can’t accelerate that with the nature of the injury.” Australia is looking to win a Test series in India for the first time since 2004 and four spinners and six paces were named in the squad for the tour.