Cameron Green, the talented Australian all-rounder, has signed a short-term deal to play for Gloucestershire during April and May. This move will serve as a preparation phase for Green ahead of Australia's World Test Championship Final against South Africa at Lord's, commencing on June 11. Green's return to competitive cricket comes after a hiatus since September due to a lower back injury. He is expected to resume his role as a batter before joining Gloucestershire in Bristol.
Green, who has represented Australia in 28 Test matches, boasts a batting average of 36.23 and has claimed 35 wickets at an average of 35.31. His participation with Gloucestershire will include five County Championship matches, starting with an encounter against Kent on April 18 and concluding with a game against Northamptonshire at the end of May. During this period, Gloucestershire's red-ball cricket campaign will be led by captain Cameron Bancroft.
The County Championship begins on April 4 with Gloucestershire facing Derbyshire in an away game. Green's involvement is expected to bolster Gloucestershire's ambitions in the season, as noted by head coach Mark Alleyne, who praised the 25-year-old's capabilities.
"Cameron Green's ability is unquestionable, and he is clearly first-class." – Mark Alleyne
Alleyne further emphasized the value Green brings to the team, highlighting his experience with the world's leading Test team.
"He usually operates in a key position for the best Test team in the world at the moment and having that pedigree in our camp is amazing for the players alongside him." – Mark Alleyne
Green's signing aligns with Gloucestershire's broader objectives to excel across formats by 2025. The addition of an international player of Green's caliber is seen as a strategic move to strengthen their squad.
"We have serious ambitions in all formats in 2025 and Cameron's signing will reinforce this sentiment." – Mark Alleyne
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