Australia all-rounder Cameron Green has admitted his dismissal to Brydon Carse during the Brisbane Test “looked quite bad” and caused some embarrassment. Despite this, he remains focused on taking positive steps with the bat after two starts in the series that didn’t quite deliver.
Green fell in unusual fashion at the Gabba while partnering with Steve Smith, with Australia at 291 for 3 on the second evening, chasing a first-innings lead. At the time, Green was 45 not out and Smith unbeaten on 61, with just 80 minutes left until stumps.
Facing a barrage of bouncers from Carse and a defensive 3-6 leg-side field, Green’s predictable back-away shots were eventually punished. Carse deceived him with a straight half-volley, and Green failed to reach the stumps, leaving him embarrassed but ultimately not costing his team.
Learning from a Costly Dismissal
Green reflected on the incident, saying, “It looks quite bad when you get out. You walk off a little bit embarrassed. But I think there are really great learnings for future games.”
Despite the near collapse immediately after his dismissal, with Alex Carey dropping a catch and Steve Smith soon holing out, Australia stabilized and the team avoided any real damage. Green emphasized that he will adapt his approach depending on the game situation.
Australia’s management has not criticized him internally, appreciating the intent and aggressive style he brings from white-ball cricket to his Test batting. So far, there has been evidence that Green is implementing those strategies successfully, even if the results haven’t always reflected his ability.
Green’s career so far has mirrored his current form: promising performances with little to show on the scoreboard. In this series, he has batted twice in 26 days and averages 34.50 without a significant score. His bowling, too, has shown flashes of brilliance but lacks consistency, likely due to limited match experience.
At 26 years old with 34 Tests under his belt, Green is at a unique point in his career. While no longer a “young player learning the craft,” he is the youngest in the Australian squad by five years and has played so little cricket recently that each series feels like starting over. Injuries have prevented him from gaining full experience on pitches such as Adelaide Oval and Perth Stadium.
Green remains confident in his batting development. “I feel like I’m a better batter than I was a few years ago, and hopefully I’ll be a better batter in the future,” he said. He has added new shots and strategies to his game, learning from experienced teammates and adapting to different match situations.
Like England’s Joe Root before him, Green has yet to score a century at home, despite having two overseas hundreds. However, he remains focused on process rather than outcomes, trusting that a big score will come in time.
“I think if you’re really too focused on a certain outcome, you just push it further away. So I’m sure it will happen at some time,” Green concluded.
