Australian all-rounder Cameron Green has been ruled out of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which begins on November 22. Not only this, he may also have to pull out of the Sri Lanka tour to be held in January.
The 25-year-old is scheduled to undergo green back surgery. Due to this he will have to stay away from cricket for at least 6 months. Cricket Australia issued a statement saying – 'Greene has decided to undergo back surgery as, in his scan, a unique problem has been identified which is exacerbating his back injury. Due to this surgery, he will not be part of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.'
This time 5 Test matches will be played in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The first match will start from November 22 in Perth.
Green plays the role of an all-rounder in the team Green's omission has dealt a major blow to Australia as he bats at No.5. Also bowls. In Green's absence, Steve Smith may once again have to bat at his regular position of No.4. At the same time, the selectors may have to look for another face as Usman Khawaja's opening partner.
Australia have not beaten India since 2014-15 The Australian team could not beat India in the last 4 series. The team's last win was in the 2014–15 season. Then the Australian team led by Smith defeated India 2-1. After which the Indian team has won all the four series.
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