Australia’s all-rounder Cameron Green, fresh off a gruelling travel schedule, is gearing up for the team’s opening match against Oman in the T20 World Cup 2024. Despite a staggered arrival in the Caribbean following the Indian Premier League (IPL), Green and his teammates are eager to make their mark.
Gruelling Travel Schedule
Green’s journey to the T20 World Cup has been nothing short of exhausting. After the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) were eliminated from the IPL, he spent a few days in Perth before embarking on a 38-hour flight to Barbados. Remarkably, only one of his bags was lost, and it was quickly recovered. Reflecting on the travel, Green stated, “Just one bag lost – my cricket bag but it came the next day. My trip was about 38 hours while Starcy’s (Mitchell Starc) was about 60 hours. So overall happy.”
Despite the extensive travel, Green has adapted well to the demands of international cricket. His recent performances in the IPL highlight his resilience and ability to bounce back from challenges. Initially dropped by RCB after five games, Green found his form later in the tournament, significantly improving his strike rate from 107.93 to 170.21 in the final seven matches. His versatile performance with both bat and ball played a crucial role in RCB’s late push into the playoffs.
Preparedness and Versatility
Green’s versatility could be a key asset for Australia in the T20 World Cup. Although it remains uncertain if he will feature in the starting XI against Oman, his ability to adapt to different roles makes him a valuable player. “That’s the beauty of what I’ve been exposed to in the last few years. It’s not always been a consistent spot that I’ve locked into. But at the same time, I’m also thankful for that. I feel like I can jump in at many different roles. I think that’s where I see myself this tournament, maybe plugging holes in the team,” Green explained.
Managing workloads has been a significant challenge for Green, who is in high demand across all formats. The Australian management team has been cautious to ensure he remains fit and ready for the World Cup. Green acknowledged the intense travel schedule and the necessity to adapt, saying, “Talking to the other guys, it’s been quite ridiculous the amount of travel and the lack of days at home, compared to normal years. I think you weirdly get used to it, been doing it for two years now.”
Optimism Ahead of the Tournament
Green expressed confidence in his preparation, attributing his readiness to the extensive practice during the IPL. “This is the most prepared I’ve been for some sort of tour. I think you (often) go from a Test tour into a T20 or straight into a Test tour – it’s pretty extreme. But that’s the beauty of the IPL this year. You actually got some unbelievable practice leading into this. So a lot of the guys in our team are pretty confident and hopefully, we can start the tournament off well,” he added.
As Australia, the World Test Champion and ODI World Cup winner, prepares to face Oman on Wednesday, Green’s adaptability and resilience will undoubtedly be vital. Fans and teammates alike will be watching closely to see how this promising all-rounder contributes to Australia’s T20 World Cup campaign.
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