Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has suggested that Cameron Green is the perfect choice to take over David Warner’s position as the Australian opener in Test matches. With Warner set to retire after his farewell Test against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Australia is tasked with finding a suitable opening partner for Usman Khawaja, and Watson believes Green is the ideal candidate for the role.
Watson mentioned that Cameron Green has the capability to thrive as an opener. However, the veteran player also emphasized the importance of managing Green’s bowling responsibilities for Australia.
While having a conversation with ESPNCricinfo, Watson said, “There’s no question in my mind he can [open]. Australia needs to get Cameron Green into the team and the opportunity that you’ve got right now is for him to open.”
“They’ll just have to manage his bowling, for sure, like with my bowling when I was opening the batting. But he absolutely has the skill, the run-scoring ability, and the understanding to be able to make the most of being an opening batter for sure. It might take him a game or two just to be able to work out exactly what his game plan is. But he’s definitely got the game and the mentality to make the most of it,” he added.
In addition to Cameron Green, Cameron Bancroft and Marcus Harris are being considered as two viable options to fill the opening position left by David Warner at the top of the Australian batting order.
