IND vs AUS 1st Test: “He might be on the team sheet…” Australia coach has kept options open for Cameron Green

Australia coach McDonald gives updates on Cameron Green's inclusion in the 1st Test's Playing 11.

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green is currently recovering from his index finger injury and has an ‘outside chance’ of making it to Australia’s playing 11 for the 1st Test against India starting in Nagpur on February 9.

Cameron Green, who is recovering from a surgery on his index finger in his right hand, had a bowl at the nets in Alur where Australia is currently having their practice sessions.

“We haven’t put a clear line through him on the team sheet. So, I wouldn’t say he was in discomfort when he was bowling,” McDonald told reporters here on the sidelines of their four-day training camp.

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However there are still some concerns when he is batting, admitted the head coach.

“I would say one of the deliveries jarred the bottom of the bat and that can create discomfort for anyone, but there is a little bit of awareness around that finger. He has made some significant steps forward in the last couple of days, probably to my surprise.

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“So, there is still an outside chance, everything going well, he might be on the team sheet,” McDonald kept the options open. 

Pat Cummins had earlier ruled out Green from bowling in the Test should he play, but McDonald said he has made significant progress.

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