The reluctance to play Tests is seen among the cricketers of the subcontinent, but the opposite is the case in countries like Australia and England. They often give up many leagues or limited over series to play in the Test format. As Australia’s star all-rounder Cameron Greene is doing. He will not play in the limited overs series against Pakistan as he will prepare for the home Test series against India in December. Australian head coach Andrew MacDonald said Cameron Green could play in Australia’s domestic first-class competition, the Sheffield Shield, instead of playing against Pakistan. In order to prepare better for the Test series against India. Cameron Green recently showed great batting skills against New Zealand. The 24-year-old Green played an innings of 174 runs in the Wellington Test at the end of last month. So Australia wants him more in Test format. Andrew Macdonald said, ‘It is not an easy decision to keep any player away from international cricket. Especially, when he is part of your best playing eleven.’ However, explaining why they are thinking about Green, the Aussie coach said, “Our focus is to prepare before the Test series against India.” We will play ODI and T20 matches against Pakistan. We know how good Cameron Green is in the limited overs format. But sometimes you have to set your priorities.’ Australia will tour England in September for a series of five ODIs and three T20Is, followed by three ODIs and more T20Is in Pakistan. After that, the hosts will play a five-Test series against India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia.
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