Cameron Green made a ton and apologised, but the Australian selectors are thankful

As much as Cameron Green’s second century in five matches for Gloucestershire strengthened his case for an instant recall for the world Test championship final after back surgery, it was the manner of his doing so that will hearten the national selectors.

After a comeback hundred against Kent in mid-April, Green was put on his back by cramping as he tried to celebrate the milestone, and retired hurt. He gingerly followed up that opening innings with a quartet of low scores.

Australian batsman Cameron Green raises a century for Gloucestershire against Kent. Credit: Gloucestershire County Cricket Club via X

But for the return game against Kent at Bristol, Green’s pull shot to reach three figures in the final over of the day was followed by a statuesque celebration as he stood tall, bat and helmet aloft, to acknowledge teammates and a crowd that chanted his name. Unbeaten on 102 at stumps, he looked good for more time in the middle

“It was amazing. I definitely wanted a good score in front of the fans,” Green said afterwards. “They’ve come out in force the two games I’ve been here, and I’d never really experienced chanting of my name before, so that was awesome to experience. A really cool moment.

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