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Cameron Green Scores Century on Gloucestershire Debut Before Retiring Hurt

The Australian all-rounder marked his return from back surgery with a century but left the field due to suspected cramp during his first County Championship match.

Cam Green raises his bat with his right hand
Green was making his return from back surgery

Overview

  • Cameron Green reached a century on his Gloucestershire debut, retiring hurt immediately after completing his 171-ball innings due to suspected cramp.
  • This match marked Green's first competitive cricket outing after undergoing back surgery in October to address his fifth stress fracture.
  • Green is playing as a specialist batsman during his five-match county stint, designed to build fitness ahead of the World Test Championship final in June.
  • The deal to bring Green to Gloucestershire was made possible by a significant donation from a mystery benefactor, allowing the club to stay within budget.
  • Green expressed pride in his performance after eight months of rehabilitation and intends to resume play on the second day of the match.