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Cameron Green Returns to Bowling With Eight-Over Cap, Eyes Full Ashes Role

He begins with an eight-over cap in the Sheffield Shield to build toward full all-round duties for the Ashes.

Cricket - Ashes - Fourth Test - England v Australia - Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester, Britain - July 19, 2023 Australia's Cameron Green walks after losing his wicket, lbw off the bowling of Chris Woakes Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

Overview

  • Green will resume bowling for Western Australia in the Sheffield Shield opener against New South Wales at the WACA starting Saturday.
  • He said he expects to have no bowling restrictions for the first Ashes Test on November 21 in Perth.
  • He plans to build his workload through three Shield matches and Australia’s ODI series against India before the Ashes.
  • Green has been batting at No.3 in Tests and is likely to continue there for the Ashes, though he is slated to bat No.4 for WA this week.
  • Fellow all-rounder Beau Webster is expected to absorb more bowling overs as selectors manage Green’s return.