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

Cameron Green to be fit ahead of 2nd Test - (AFP)In a significant development, Australia have received a massive boost ahead of the upcoming Tests against South Africa. Notably, Cameron Green, who missed the ongoing Test because of injury, is most likely to return for the 2nd Test. A report from Cricbuzz stated that Cameron Green, alongside Josh Inglis, have regained full fitness and are available for selection. For the unversed, the two teams will travel to Gqeberha for the 2nd Test starting on October 18.At present, Cricket Australia is yet to issue an official statement regarding the same, but they are expected to wait until late to announce playing XI for the 2nd Test.Cameron Green Nursing An Abdominal InjuryCameron Green has been unlucky with injuries. He earlier suffered a back issue and then sustained an abdominal injury in the 3rd ODI between Australia and South Africa. Green played in the entire ODI series but was ruled out of the warm-up match because of the fresh setback.ALSO READMatt Renshaw Slams Highest Score Vs South Africa In WTC History By Visiting MemberThere were murmurs that he might regain fitness ahead of the 1st Test, but Australia head coach picked the long-term goal over short term gain.“He is progressing pretty well, all things considered, on the back of the injury that he had to his abdominals,” McDonald said ahead of the opening Test in Durban. In Green’s absence, Australia’s Matt Renshaw grabbed his opportunity and slammed a brilliant 190 to shatter several world records. His heroics with the bat helped the Aussies put 390 runs on the board.Cameron Green In Sublime FormDespite the injury concerns, Cameron 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.ALSO READNew Zealand Squad For India ODIs Announced: Two Teams Picked With WTC In Mind