Cameron Green, Australia’s promising all-rounder, has been diagnosed with a fifth stress fracture in his lower back, necessitating lower spine surgery. The injury is expected to sideline him for at least six months, ruling him out of the upcoming summer of cricket.
Green’s injury is a significant setback for Australia, who were counting on him to play a key role in the upcoming Test series against India, the tour of Sri Lanka, and the Champions Trophy. The 23-year-old has been a consistent performer for Australia in recent years, averaging over 30 with the bat and 25 with the ball in Test cricket.
The surgery that Green will undergo has been successful for many players in the past, including Jason Behrendorff, James Pattinson, and Matt Henry. However, the recovery time can be lengthy, with most players taking at least nine months to return to full fitness.
Cricket Australia’s medical staff are baffled by how Green’s latest injury occurred, as they have been carefully managing his workload in recent years. Green has a history of stress fractures in his lower back, with four previous injuries occurring during his junior days and in 2019.
Despite his injury history, Green has been a key player for Australia in all three formats of the game. He has played 18 Tests, 13 ODIs, and 10 T20Is for his country, scoring over 1,000 runs and taking over 50 wickets across all formats.
Green’s absence will be a major blow to Australia’s hopes of success in the upcoming summer of cricket. The team will be hoping that he can make a full recovery and return to the international stage as soon as possible.
