Cameron Green's comeback into Australian team sealed [Source: AFP]Ahead of the third ODI between Australia and Zimbabwe, a crucial injury update has emerged on all-rounder Cameron Green. This comes after Green was forced to miss the first two ODIs of the series due to a shoulder niggle.Australia dominated the 3-game ODI series against Zimbabwe by securing a 2-0 unassailable lead. But their job is still not finished as they will aim for a whitewash victory when the two sides compete again in the third ODI on September 20.Cameron Green likely to return in 3rd ODI vs ZimbabweInterestingly, ahead of the third ODI, Cricinfo reported that Cameron Green could return on Sunday to face Zimbabwe. Notably, he missed the first two ODIs due to a shoulder injury, which eventually turned out to be a minor niggle.The medical reports showed no structural damage, meaning Green experienced just soreness due to impact on his shoulder. And now, the all-rounder appears to have recovered in time as Australia is confident of his comeback in the third ODI. It’s important to note that Cameron played his last ODI game in June. He featured in the 3-game series against Bangladesh and scored 52, 25 and 27 respectively. Overall, his form has been inconsistent due to repeated injury issues, but Cameron Green is still a talented all-rounder who can destroy any opposition on a given day.Also Read - Why Cameron Green Has Become Australia's Biggest Test GambleGreen’s troubles with injuries in 2026Having said that, the shoulder soreness is not an isolated injury issue for Cameron Green. Earlier this year, he suffered from a lower back injury which delayed his arrival in the IPL 2026 season.KKR had paid over INR 15 crores for him during the auction, and yet, Green couldn’t contribute to the best of his abilities. He wasn’t even allowed to resume bowling until later in the season.Eventually, the all-rounder regained full fitness and played consistent cricket, including the Test format, for Australia. However, a shoulder niggle further dented his positive growth.But with the best medical help available, Cameron Green is expected to recover and feature in the upcoming third and final ODI of the series against Zimbabwe on Sunday.Who will make way for Cameron Green?Interestingly, Australia will face a selection headache if Cameron Green is fit and available for the third ODI against Zimbabwe. Wicket-keeper Alex Carey will most likely have to make way for Green because Josh Inglis is already serving as wicketkeeper.Moreover, Oliver Peake may also face the axe as Green is a like-for-like replacement for him in the middle order as an all-rounder. But since Peake has performed relatively better than Carey, he could survive the tough call.Overall, the Australian management has a tough decision to make. They will have to optimise their strategy and ensure that the middle order has the right balance to tackle any situation. Also Read - Bangladesh Test Squad vs Afghanistan Announced; Nahid Rana Excluded
