Cameron Green Ruled Out Of SA vs AUS 1st Test

Cameron Green ruled out of South Africa vs Australia 1st Test. [Source - AFP]In a significant blow for Australia, Cameron Green has been ruled out of the first Test against South Africa. His absence is a major setback for the visitors ahead of the much-anticipated three-match Test series.The South Africa vs Australia 1st Test begins on Friday, October 9 at Durban’s Kingsmead, with Green having suffered the injury during the third ODI and now facing doubts over his availability for the remaining Tests.Cameron Green Ruled Out Of SA vs AUS 1st Test Due To Abdominal InjuryCameron Green’s absence is a major blow for Australia, with the pace-bowling allrounder expected to play a crucial role with both bat and ball in the three-match Test series against South Africa.Australia coach Andrew McDonald confirmed on Tuesday that Green will miss the South Africa vs Australia 1st Test at Kingsmead, with the allrounder continuing his rehabilitation after suffering the injury during the final ODI in Potchefstroom.ALSO READMitchell Starc Reacts After David Warner Hints More Is Yet To Come Out In Sandpaper Gate“He is progressing pretty well, all things considered, on the back of the injury that he had to his abdominals,” McDonald said, confirming that Green will not feature in the opening Test in Durban on Friday.Green sustained an abdominal injury while batting in the third ODI against South Africa at Potchefstroom last week, ruling him out of Australia’s two-day warm-up game against the Cricket South Africa Invitational XI ahead of the Test series.Cameron Green Could Play As Batter In Final Two TestsCameron Green’s availability for the final two Tests of the South Africa vs Australia series remains uncertain, although there is still a slight possibility of the allrounder returning as a batter.The 27-year-old has enjoyed a strong run of form in Test cricket this year, scoring 243 runs at an average of 60.75 for Australia, including an important century against Bangladesh recently.Green will not be considered as a bowling option if he returns to play in the final two South Africa vs Australia Tests, but Australia could still use him purely as a batter if he recovers sufficiently in time for the final two Tests.As reported earlier, Cooper Connolly is expected to replace Green in the opening Test, with the youngster set to make his second Test appearance after making his debut against Sri Lanka in Galle in 2025.ALSO READBangladesh Players Including Nahid Rana Looking To Leave BCB Central Contracts- Report