Veteran Australia all-rounder Cameron Green is dealing with a lot of expectations both in the IPL and in the Australian team, but he has been in a balance situation in a career that “will trend upwards”, said his national team head coach Andrew McDonald.
“There’s huge expectation within the IPL, and there’s huge expectation with any all-rounder that shapes an Australian team. It’s not unfair, but there is an expectation around all-rounders that they contribute in a certain way,” McDonald to SEN Radio.
Keeping in mind his all-round skill, KKR bought Cameron Green for a whopping Rs 25.20 crore, making him the most expensive overseas buy ever in the IPL as well.
“It’s almost like they want them to average 45 with the bat and average less than 30 with the ball. And there’s been very few that do that. I’m sure that his career will trend upwards,” McDonald said. “We know he’s good enough. He’s just got to balance out all those expectations, and in particular, playing all three formats, which is a significant challenge for any cricketer,” he further added.
“I think he’s good enough” – Green
However, McDonald also said Green’s fragile fitness will not be considered when it comes to considering him as an all-format player, particularly in Tests, for Australia as well.
“I think the answer to that is, yes (all-format player). I’ve got to talk to the selectors around that. But if you look at the last (Australian) team, Usman (Khawaja) has retired, and he vacates the No. 5 position,” the head coach said.
“But you’ve got (Beau) Webster and Green that potentially can play in the same team, so that gives us incredible flexibility. But I think he’s (Green) good enough. It’s only a matter of time before he gets to a situation where he’s performing for Australia. I think he’s got a few things to work on around his game, but that’s no different to anyone else,” Andrew McDonald concluded.
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