Last Update on: September 26th, 2023 at 04:22 pm
Former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Brad Haddin feels that all-rounder Cameron Green might not secure his place in the best possible playing XI. Brad Haddin emphasised that team management should clarify Cameron Green’s role ahead of the ICC World Cup 2023.
Cameron Green has failed to make an impact with both bat and ball in the ongoing ODI series against India. The right-handed batter scored 31 and 19 runs in the first two ODIs, respectively. He took two wickets and conceded 103 runs in 10 overs during the second ODI.
A Lot of Chopping And Changing With Roles – Brad Haddin
On the Willow Talk Cricket Podcast, Brad Haddin suggested that Marcus Stoinis and Mitchell Marsh could be the first-choice all-rounders for Australia in the World Cup.
“There’s been a lot of chopping and changing with roles, but I think we need to start getting some clarity on what role we’ll play in the World Cup. I think Stoinis will bat probably around six or seven and control the back end of the game.”
“Mitch Marsh looks like he’ll be up in the top three, and Cameron Green, at the moment, is the odd man out. You’ve got Maxwell coming in and (Green) might not find his way into Australia’s best XI,” Haddin told the Willow Talk Cricket Podcast.
Cameron Green Just Trying To Find His Way – Brad Haddin
The cricketer-turned-commentator acknowledged that Cameron Green is currently trying to find his place in the team and learn from his experiences, including some challenging moments with the ball.
“He’s just trying to find his way. He got a bit of tap with the ball (Sunday), which is a good learning curve for him because these are the conditions he’s going to come up against in the World Cup.
“We just haven’t quite nailed down a role for Cameron Green, but what we’ve got to remember he is young in his career. He’s got time on his side, but we need to start finding some answers leading into the World Cup.”
Glenn Maxwell Is A Match-Winner – Brad Haddin
Brad Haddin suggested that Glenn Maxwell should bat in the middle order, noting that he can contribute a few overs with the ball during the middle phase of the innings.
“The interesting one for me is where you play Glenn Maxwell. I think one of the points of difference in this World Cup would be, yes, there’s going to be a lot of spin through the middle overs.”
“I know, in 2015, we used Glenn Maxwell at number five with a bit of a licence to thrill, to come in and take the game on, play his unorthodox style and what he is there is a match-winner. I would be inclined to push him into the middle, with Carey and Stoinis behind him to cover those back overs.”
The Pat Cummins-led team will face India in their final ODI of the three-match series in Rajkot on Wednesday, September 27. This match will be their final outing before the ODI World Cup 2023.
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