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‘Cameron Green Is The Next Jacques Kallis’ - Lyon Backs Green To Deliver At No. 4

image-lrxmwshtCameron Green | Source: X.com

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon lauded young all-rounder Cameron Green, asserting that he could be the ‘next Jacques Kallis’ of international cricket. 

Green, hailed as a generational talent since his 2020 debut, hit a rough patch after his first Test hundred in March 2023. Dropped during the 2023 Ashes series, the Green is still chasing that elusive big score at No. 4. 

Lyon further mentioned that Green's Shield cricket performances at number four have always given him a tough time. As quoted by Perth Now, the 36-year-old said: 

"I have had the challenge of bowling to Greeny in Shield cricket with him batting at No.4 and he has given me a lot of headaches. I actually enjoy seeing him bat at number four and I feel like he could be the next Jacques Kallis of international cricket at number four," Lyon was quoted as saying by Perth Now. 

Renowned as one of the cricketing greats, Kallis excelled as a top all-rounder for South Africa. He racked up over 25,000 international runs and took more than 500 wickets in his prestigious career. 

In addition, Lyon voiced his strong belief in the team's strength, underlining the positive energy within the dressing room and giving a nod to Steve Smith at number one and Cameron Green at number four. 

"There is so much confidence in that change room around all the guys and not just Smithy batting at No.1 and Cameron at number four," Lyon added. 

Meanwhile, Green isn't confined to excelling in red-ball cricket, he is rapidly building a reputation in white-ball format as well. In the 2023 IPL auction, he became the second-most expensive player picked. In the upcoming season, though, he will be seen in action for Royal Challengers Bangalore.