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West Aussie Green set to miss home Test against India

West Aussie Green set to miss home Test against India

All-rounder Cam Green appears set to miss at least the first match of Australia’s Test series against India this summer.

There are growing fears Cricket Australia are set to confirm the West Australian quick is battling stress fractures in coming days and are working through a timeline for his recovery.

The West Australian understands Green is set to be ruled out of The West Test at Optus Stadium from November 22.

Green was sent for scans late last week after returning home early from Australia’s white-ball tour of England.

The 25-year-old is in Perth and has spent time at the WACA Ground during Western Australia’s Sheffield Shield match this week as a call on his fitness looms.

Green’s looming absence raises concerns over Australia’s bowling loads, with fellow all-rounder Mitch Marsh parked from bowling during the first round of first-class matches.

Nathan Lyon is tipped to carry a heavy load with the ball as staff nurse Australia’s big three quicks through a five-Test series.

Eyes will also turn a suite of opening batters in domestic cricket, knocking down the door for selection.