Cameron Green has admitted it could be “a stretch” for him to open at Old Trafford, enjoying down the prospects of transferring to the highest of the order instead of David Warner.
Green has declared himself 100 per cent match to play within the fourth Test, after lacking final week’s three-wicket loss at Headingley with hamstring soreness.
But he is aware of his destiny rests within the arms of selectors, after Mitch Marsh mounted a near-irresistible case to remain within the XI after a century filling in for Green within the loss.
One possibility for Australia stays utilizing Green as opener and leaving out Warner, who’s scored 141 runs at 23.5 on this collection and has but to lock down his spot.
But Green stated he felt it could be tough for him to juggle his position as an allrounder with opening in Test cricket, after having by no means batted that prime within the Sheffield Shield.
“I think it’s a bit of a stretch,” Green stated.
“Being an allrounder, it would be hard.
“Probably Shane Watson is the one one who involves thoughts doing that, and I’m not too certain how a lot he bowled.”
Watson’s bowling loads stayed largely the same during his time as Australia’s first-choice opening batsman between 2009 and 2011.
If Marsh and Green were both in Australia’s team, it is likely that could soften the pair’s bowling workload with overs split between the pair.
But Green said he would feel more comfortable moving slightly further up the order to fit back into the team at No.4 or No.5.
That would then likely leave Marnus Labuschagne or Travis Head opening in place of Warner.
“Anyone could be completely satisfied to bat anyplace to play Test cricket,” Green stated.
“You at all times put your hand up for choice, however have to attend and see what selectors assume.
“Everyone enjoys (batting higher). You get more time in the middle.
“It may be a bit more durable as an allrounder when it’s a must to bowl your 15 to twenty overs a recreation after which additionally bat quantity 4, however have to attend and see.”
The selection squeeze between Warner, Green and Marsh looms as Australia’s biggest decision for the second Test, with Josh Hazlewood also likely to return for Scott Boland.
Green said it would be incredible if he played alongside Marsh in the same side, and insisted he had no regrets about missing the Headingley Test and opening the door for his West Australian teammate.
“I form of look as much as Mitch, so I’m so completely satisfied to see him play properly,” Green stated.
“There was little doubt in my thoughts that he was going to return again and play an unimaginable recreation, which he did. So completely satisfied for him.
“We both have a great relationship. We’re so happy for each other when one gets picked over the other, basically.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
