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Cameron Green set to return for Australia in third South Africa Test
Cameron Green is set to return for Australia in the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town.
He missed the first two Tests after tearing a side muscle during a one-day match in Potchefstroom.
Green said the injury happened shortly after he was struck by the ball while batting.
He will play only as a batsman as he returns, though he has also begun bowling in training.
Green said he is best suited to batting at No.
4 or 5, but is willing to bat wherever the team needs him.
Matt Renshaw is expected to move back to opener after batting at No.
5 in the first two Tests.
The third Test is described as pivotal, and South Africa's new-ball bowlers make the top of the order a demanding position.
Cameron Green is set to return for Australia in the third Test against South Africa at Newlands.
He missed the first two Tests after suffering an abdominal injury in the final one-day international on September 30.
Green will play as a batsman and will not be able to bowl in the final Test.
He said he prefers batting at No. 4 or No. 5 but is willing to bat anywhere for the team.
Matt Renshaw is expected to return to his customary opening position after batting at No. 5 in the first two Tests.
- Who
- Cameron Green and the Australia team.
- What
- Green is set to return for the third Test, playing only as a batsman.
- When
- The third Test is upcoming; Green last played on September 30.
- Where
- Newlands, Cape Town.
- Why
- Green is available again after recovering from an abdominal injury.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Green suffered an abdominal injury in the final one-day international against South Africa.
Green missed both Tests because of the injury.
Green trained at Newlands as he prepared to return for the third Test.
- Return
- Set to play in the third Test against South Africa
- Venue
- Newlands, Cape Town
- Injury
- Abdominal injury suffered in the final ODI on September 30
- Bowling
- Green will not be able to bowl in the final Test
- Preferred batting positions
- No. 4 or No. 5
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What people are saying
It was really bizarre. I think there’s definitely a pretty clear link between getting hit and then doing the injury – I think it’s too much of a coincidence for them not to be related
I’ve had a lot of experience up and down the order, and I think I’m well suited at four and five.
But obviously, we’ve had some pretty incredible cricketers bat in those positions, so I’m very happy to move