The Ashes will begin on November 21.
Australia all-rounder Cameron Green has confirmed that he will be bowling without any restrictions in the eagerly awaited Ashes 2025. He will also take on the No.3 batting position in the five-match Test series against England.
Green returned to international cricket after enduring an injury during the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 Final, where Australia suffered a five-wicket defeat against South Africa at Lord’s. However, since his comeback, the right-arm pacer has not bowled in 15 matches across formats.
Green, who underwent back surgery last year following his fifth stress fracture, is set to resume bowling in Western Australia’s Sheffield Shield opener against New South Wales at the iconic WACA, starting Saturday (October 4).
“It’s been a long 12 months, but I’m feeling really good. The body’s in a good place. It’s been a really good rehab journey. I feel stronger, fitter. My action feels good. The first Test should be no restrictions. That’s kind of the whole plan of the last year — to peak for the Ashes,” Green told to ESPNcricinfo staff.
Before the Ashes 2025, Green is expected to play three First-Class matches and three ODI games against India later this month. The 26-year-old has planned to bowl a limited quota of eight overs against New South Wales, aiming to rebuild his bowling workload.
He will bat at No.4 for Western Australia, one down from his recent incumbent as Australia’s No. 3 in the last four Test matches, including the WTC summit clash. During his stints at No.3, Green averaged just 23.50, though the matches were played under challenging conditions in the Caribbean. Despite the low average, his recent scores of 52, 26, 42, and 46 demonstrated resilience in tough circumstances against the West Indies.
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As Cam Green prepares to resume bowling duties full throttle, questions remain about whether he can balance the heavy workload of batting higher up the order while delivering crucial spells. With fellow all-rounder Beau Webster also in the Test side, Green is confident that the load can be shared while batting at first drop.
“Shane Watson used to open the batting and bow. People probably don’t realise how tough that was. Spending so long in the field bowling, and then expected to go out there and bat the last 10 overs of the day, for example, is really challenging. But I think I’m in a bit of a different place. Let’s say I’m batting up the top, and Beau’s batting six, for example – he might take more of the [bowling] load,” Green added.
To ease his return, Green has skipped Australia’s ongoing T20I series in New Zealand. Head Coach Andrew McDonald had already indicated that Green’s bowling in the Ashes will be front-loaded to ensure he has enough energy left when batting. Green’s cautious yet confident approach reflects Australia’s plan to have him peaking just in time for the highly anticipated Ashes 2025.
The Ashes 2025 will begin on November 21 at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The second Test will be a day-night encounter at The Gabba from December 4. The five-match series will conclude with the last Test starting on January 4, 2026, in Sydney.
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