Australia’s hopes of getting off to a successful begin in India have been dealt an extra blow, with Cameron Green anticipated to overlook the primary Check.
Inexperienced has been nursing an injured finger after fracturing it within the Boxing Day Check in December, and was dealt a setback when he jarred it whereas batting throughout Australia’s coaching camp in Bengaluru.
Speaking ahead of the first Test which begins on Thursday in Nagpur, Green’s teammate Steve Smith tipped the star all-rounder to be sidelined for the sequence opener.
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“I do not assume he’s [going to play],” Smith mentioned.
“I do not assume he is even confronted quick bowlers but. So I dare say he will not be taking part in however who is aware of. I am not totally certain. We’ll wait and see.
“But it surely’s unlikely, I believe.”
Inexperienced’s all-round talents enable Australia’s full-strength line-up to be well-balanced, along with his potential absence leaving selectors with a giant headache.
Matt Renshaw changed Inexperienced in Australia’s center order for the New Yr’s Check towards South Africa, however Peter Handscomb can be within the body.
Inexperienced’s absence comes with tempo duo Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood also set to miss the opening Test by harm considerations of their very own.
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