Cameron Green could win T20 World Cup through IPL performance

Cameron Green remains firmly in the thoughts of Australia's selection committee for the upcoming T20 World Cup with IPL, with him playing a role in how the final squad is put together ahead of June's tournament.

Green has been ruled out of the two T20I series against West Indies and New Zealand to prioritize red-ball preparation for the latter Test, which also includes next week's Sheffield Shield trip between Western Australia and Tasmania. There is a possibility. World Cup.

He was traded from Mumbai Indians to Royal Challengers Bangalore and is expected to return to the IPL in late March, although his performance in the tournament could still sway the selectors.

When asked if Green was still in the slot, national selection committee member George Bailey said: “Yes, he is very solid.” “We know he's going to go to the IPL and get a ton of T20 cricket. It's a constant conversation with multi-format players, always looking at priorities and finding out what they need. “It's about making sure we get what we want, but he certainly is.” That name will be firmly in the mix as we finalize the World Cup 15. I think so. ”

Green rose to the top of the pecking order in T20Is just before the last World Cup in 2022 and smashed a quick half-century against India. He was later promoted to the Australian national team due to an injury to Josh Inglis, but he only appeared in the final match of the tournament, against Afghanistan.

Last year, he prioritized Tests and ODIs and did not play in any of Australia's eight T20Is. Green endured a tough 2023 across various formats after his first IPL stint, struggling for runs in Tests before losing his place at the end of the Ashes and only having a bit part in the ODIs, including a match against South Africa. He also suffered a concussion. He was selected to bat at No. 4.

Afterwards, he returned to the Test team in a new role as No. 4 as Stephen Smith was moved to the opening pitcher in a batting reshuffle under manager David Warner. He top-scored 42 in three innings against West Indies and will get another chance in the position against New Zealand. The selectors will be happy to play the long game.

“There's an incredible skill set there in all three formats,” Bailey said. ”[We’re] I'm really confident that just by continuing to expose him, he's going to get better and better and learn more about his game.

“But, like any player, I don't think it will go in a straight line. There will be fluctuations throughout, as there always is. His last two years have been a whirlwind at different times. I imagine he's been on the road together. The team is basically non-stop.

“It's a challenge that all players go through, but when you're exposed to it at a young age, it can be tough. But if you ask Cam, I'm sure he wouldn't have gotten through it any other way. ” ”

As with Green, the IPL could play a role in who takes the final pace bowling spot in the T20 World Cup squad, but he is currently at the front of the line due to Nathan Ellis' skill at the death. Yes, this means T20 Player of the Year Jason Behrendorff will be a challenge to play, and Sean Abbott is also likely to be ruled out.

Behrendorff will play against the West Indies but is not part of the New Zealand tour. Ellis was scheduled to play in both matches, but missed the West Indies match as he continues to recover from a rib injury sustained late in the BBL. Behrendorff has an IPL contract with Mumbai Indians, while Ellis has signed with Punjab Kings. Spencer Johnson, one of the players who fetched a lot of money in the auction, will be playing for Gujarat Titans.

Behrendorff has improved his death bowling and was Australia's second most economical bowler in that phase last year. Ellis had a 10.90, although he had more than twice as many knockdowns, compared to 8.51 goals conceded, second only to Ben Dwarshuis, who played just two games. Number of deliveries.

“It's not necessarily about who's at the front, but rather what role you want them to play,” Bailey said. “We look at what skill sets we would prioritize if something were to happen to another player, where we would have cover and what we would need to make sure we had access to.

“Nathan's skill at the death is great. I think we have some great new-ball bowlers. I can't fault the job Jason Behrendorff has done over the last 12 to 18 months and his ability to add to his game. He can't do that…It's really impressive that he's been able to bowl at the death from the middle, and he's one of the players who is really showing his hand.

“Again, we're trying to balance how we can get information through the next six matches and which players can get a chance in the IPL for India. That's clear. That's something we're very focused on.”