Greg Chappell Voices Concerns Over Cameron Green's Batting Struggles Ahead of IPL 2026
Chappell's Worries About Green's Performance
Melbourne [Australia], March 18: Former Australian cricket captain Greg Chappell has expressed his concerns regarding the recent decline in Cameron Green's batting performance. He noted that Green appears to be "stuck in the crease, unable to move or utilize his reach and athleticism to score runs."
Chappell's remarks come just before the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, where Green is set to play for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) after being signed for a hefty sum of Rs 25.20 crores. Despite having scored a century in the Sheffield Shield against New South Wales recently, Chappell remains apprehensive about Green's current form.
As reported by SEN Cricket, Chappell indicated that Green's bowling may be affecting his batting. He believes that while Green has the potential to be one of the top all-rounders, it hinges on his decision-making, mental resilience, and the quality of guidance he receives.
Chappell stated, "Bowling has impacted his batting. He can still be one of the great all-rounders of the game because he has the talent, but it depends on whether he has the decision-making and mental skills to go with it, and whether he’s receiving the best advice on his path forward."
He further elaborated, "I observed a very athletic young batsman with an excellent setup who could move in any direction, but now I see a batsman who is stuck at the crease, unable to move or leverage his athleticism and reach to score runs."
During the T20 World Cup, Green struggled under the pressure of proving his worth as a significant acquisition for KKR, while also trying to establish himself as a key player for Australia's future. He managed only 24 runs across three innings, with two scores in single digits and just one wicket, marking a disappointing performance.
In the series against Pakistan leading up to the World Cup, which Australia lost 3-0, Green was the top run-scorer for his team, accumulating 93 runs in three innings at an average of 31.00 and a strike rate exceeding 124, with a highest score of 36.
His statistics in Test cricket are also underwhelming, with 1,736 runs from 37 Tests and 59 innings at an average of 32.75, including two centuries and seven fifties. His last century was two years ago in New Zealand, where he scored an impressive 174* while batting at number four.
During the recent Ashes series against England, Green's performance was disappointing, as he scored only 171 runs in eight innings at an average of 24.42, with a best score of 45. Despite showing great potential, Green's batting average at home stands at 28.96 after 20 Tests, with just four fifties in 31 innings.