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Cameron Green Ruled Out of First Test Against South Africa Due to Abdominal Strain
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News18•06-10-2026, 20:15
Cameron Green Ruled Out of First Test Against South Africa Due to Abdominal Strain
- •Australian all-rounder Cameron Green has been ruled out of the first Test against South Africa in Durban due to an abdominal strain sustained during the third ODI.
- •Coach Andrew McDonald confirmed Green's absence for the series opener and noted that Green will not bowl in the series due to recent shoulder issues.
- •McDonald remains optimistic that Green could return later in the series as he undergoes rehabilitation.
- •Australia is already dealing with injury concerns, including wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis being ruled out with a fractured right index finger.
- •Australia currently leads the WTC standings, with South Africa sitting in the second spot ahead of their clash.
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Cameron Green has been ruled out of the opening Test against South Africa in Durban after sustaining an abdominal strain during the third ODI.
Coach Andrew McDonald confirmed that Cameron Green will not bowl during this series due to his recent shoulder and abdominal injury concerns.
Wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis was ruled out of the first Test after suffering a fractured right index finger while keeping during the ODI series.
