Alex Carey drops huge hint at including the star all-rounder in Playing XI for the second Test
Green missed the first Test due to injury (Twitter)
Australian wicket-keeper batter Alex Carey has hinted at Cameron Green's comeback for the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Delhi, starting February 17, saying that he's looking pretty good.
The Western Australian did not play in the first test in Nagpur which Australia lost by an inning and 132 runs within three days. He was unavailable for selection due to an injury he sustained in the Boxing Day Test against South Africa.
However, the latest reports suggest that the all-rounder has been training well. He has been bowling at full pace, but the right-handed batter has not been facing the quicks in the net sessions, also he is still using a rubber ball during catching practice, indicating that he is still not 100 percent match-fit.
Green is still touch-and-go for the Delhi Test.
Speaking on his availability, Carey revealed that he's looking good but it remains to be seen whether he gets picked for the Delhi Test or not.
"He's looking pretty good. I'm not 100 per cent sure (how is progressing) – he's a fantastic allrounder for the country. It will be nice to see him back soon. How much do you push it, we'll leave that to the selectors, but he's looking pretty good," Alex Carey told Cricket.com.au.
With an all-important game at Delhi, Australia would hope to get Green's services, so as to make a comeback in the four-match series. If Green is fit, it gives Australia the option of playing three frontline spinners.
Alongside Green, Australia's premier fast bowler Mitchell Starc, who is currently training in Delhi is expected to return to the playing XI.
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