Australian Cricket Crisis Deepens: Cameron Green Ruled Out with Injury as Ashes Looms
- Cameron Green suffers ‘low-grade side soreness’ and is ruled out of first ODI against India
- All-rounder’s injury adds to Aussie concerns ahead of Ashes, with Pat Cummins also in doubt
- Marnus Labuschagne called up to limited overs squad as Green faces short rehabilitation stint
Australia’s cricket woes have worsened with the news that Cameron Green will miss the first One-Day International match against India due to a nagging injury. The all-rounder, who only recently returned to bowling after a lengthy layoff, has been diagnosed with ‘low-grade side soreness’ and will undergo a short period of rehabilitation.
The injury is a significant blow to the Australian team, which is already grappling with concerns over the fitness of captain Pat Cummins. Cummins is recovering from a back stress fracture and his availability for the first Test is in serious doubt. Beau Webster, another key player, has also been sidelined with an ankle injury.
In a dramatic development, Marnus Labuschagne has been called up to the limited overs squad to replace Green. Labuschagne has been in scintillating form, smashing four centuries in five innings for Queensland, and is all but certain to reclaim his spot in the Aussie Test side.
‘It’s a setback for Cameron, but we’re confident he’ll be back to full fitness soon,’ a Cricket Australia spokesperson said. ‘In the meantime, Marnus has been in outstanding form and deserves his chance in the limited overs squad.’
Green’s injury is a worrying sign for Australian cricket, with the Ashes just around the corner. The team’s depth and resilience will be severely tested in the coming weeks, and fans will be holding their breath as they await updates on the fitness of their star players.