Cameron Green To Miss Australia vs South Africa 2nd Test: Report

Cameron Green not available for selection - (Source: AFP)After Australia’s thumping win over South Africa in Durban, the caravan has now moved to Gqeberha. The two teams have very little time to make adjustments to their squads. South Africa are sweating hard over Kagiso Rabada’s fitness and Australia over Cameron Green.Cameron Green suffered an abdominal injury in the 3rd ODI between Australia and South Africa, following which he was ruled out of the 1st Test. There were reports that the star all-rounder might return for the 2nd Test, but it looks otherwise.Cameron Green unlikely to be fit for 2nd TestIn a significant development, Australia head coach Andrew McDonald spoke to the press, where he shed light on Green’s injury status. McDonald revealed that the doctors are yet to greenlight Green’s return, and there is uncertainity over his availability for the 2nd Test."Green's progressing well. He's got a few things to go through in the next three, four days. He'll progress on that and, on the back of a soft tissue injury, it can accelerate quite quickly,” McDonald added.Notably, Cameron Green is yet to hit the nets and resume practice, which is disappointing news for Australia fans. Further, one thing is certain: Green won’t be bowling in the entire series and will play just as a batter.ALSO READAustralia Plans New Role For Matt Renshaw, Reveals Pat CumminsGreen In Sublime FormDespite the injury concerns, Green is in fine form, particularly in Test cricket. Recently, Bangladesh visited Australia, where the Tigers stunned the hosts. However, Green was one of the brightest stars from the Baggy Greens.Green scored a fifty in the first Test, followed by a match-winning century in the 2nd Test. He scored 184 runs in 3 innings, averaging 61.33 with the bat. Hence, his regaining full fitness is great news for the Australian team.Australia Boosted By Josh Inglis’ ReturnAmid Green’s uncertainty, Australia have something to rejoice. Josh Inglis has hit the nets and recovered from his injury.The right-handed batter is available for selection and is most likely to make his way into the playing XI for the 2nd Test.ALSO READBeyond The Metronome: The Craft of Josh Hazlewood