Ahead of Mumbai Indians’ match in opposition to Delhi Capitals, the younger Australian allrounder spoke about his function within the staff and being part of the Indian Premier League for the primary time.
Green got here on this version in tremendous type, having hit a century within the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He mentioned the circumstances within the match to this point have largely been alongside anticipated strains. (IPL 2023: ‘He Hasn’t Delivered,’ DC Assistant Coach Makes Blunt Statement On Prithvi Shaw)
“The conditions have been very similar to what I have experienced before in India. They have been beautiful batting wickets and very quick outfields,” he mentioned.
Green has had success opening the batting in addition to within the center order for Australia. He mentioned that he doesn’t have a most well-liked batting place and is completely satisfied to do what is required for the staff, having batted at three for MI to this point.
“I’m absolutely happy to bat wherever the coach wants me to bat. When you bat at three, you basically feel like an opener anyway. You have the same intent that you would have while opening the batting. I feel not stress about batting anywhere in the order.”
Green additionally touched upon the challenges of bowling in India and the way he’s nonetheless coming to grips with the circumstances as a bowler.
“Coming from Australia to India as a bowler the conditions are completely different, the bounce is different and also the ball does different things off the wicket. So there are things that I’m still trying to learn over here.”
MI’s coach Mark Boucher had spoken intimately about what Green brings to the staff after MI’s final match in opposition to Chennai Super Kings.
“Cam is an exciting cricketer. We feel that he is best suited to bat up the order. He is a strong hitter of the ball. His shot today was a good shot, unfortunately it hit Jadeja’s hand. It was an unfortunate dismissal. It’s still early days, he has played only two innings. I like the intent he shows when he goes out to bat.”
“From a bowling perspective, we can use him the way Australia have used him, bowling with the new ball. We are looking to do that in the near future as well. He’s a very valuable player for us. Any person that can take the new ball and also take it on with the bat is very valuable. I have got a good feeling about him, something good is around the corner,” Boucher had mentioned.
Boucher additionally spoke concerning the necessary function that Green performs as an all-rounder. “If he can come off with the bat and ball for us, it is going to be a good set up for us.”
Mumbai Indians will face Delhi Capitals away of their subsequent match of the match.
