Australia ‘very hopeful’ Green could play World Test Championship final as a batter
The allrounder underwent back surgery in October and was ruled out of the entire home season

The allrounder underwent back surgery in October and was ruled out of the entire home season

Mitchell Starc has indicated Australia could need to draw on their reserves against India, with Cameron Green’s injury changing the dynamic of the Test attack

He expects to send down a few overs in the next Sheffield Shield match as part of a “slow build” to the Test series

The selectors are again planning for the possibility of needing to call on fast bowling depth against India

The allrounder will go under the knife in a bid for a long-term solution to his back problems

Surgery is among a number of options being discussed to solve his back injury as his chances of playing against India fade rapidly

Former Test opener believes Smith should stay at the top against India after requesting the role last summer

He underwent scans after reporting soreness following the third ODI, where he bowled a spell of sustained short balls

Smith made a big play for the role last season but it remains uncertain if he’ll do it against India

Australia’s captain will likely have a role to play against India later in the year but for now is taking things easy