Cameron Green, the emerging Australian all-rounder, made headlines at the IPL auction when he was acquired by the Mumbai Indians for a whopping ₹18.50 Crore, making him the second most expensive player in IPL history. Given his potential and ability to perform in all formats, Mumbai Indians bought him in the hopes that he can become the next Kieron Pollard, who recently retired from international T20s. However, Green has had a modest start with scores of 5 and 12 in his first two matches and taking one wicket at an economy of ten. Still, he is not affected by the pressure of a big price tag or from fulfilling Pollard’s role.
Expanding Range Of Shots With Kieron Pollard’s Guidance
Green has been working on expanding his range of shots and power-hitting with Kieron Pollard’s guidance. Pollard and Green have developed a great bond and have been training together in the nets. Even though they play similar roles, Pollard has been spending quality time with Green to help him understand his game better.
Sachin Tendulkar’s Tips On Batting Technique
Green has also been getting tips from legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar about batting technique. Recently, Sachin advised Green on opening up the face of his bat to access balls on the offside. Green played some booming drives and generated decent power in the nets after trying out Tendulkar’s suggestion.
Handling Expectations And Workload Management
With no restrictions from Cricket Australia regarding workload management, Green is determined to perform to his potential in this year’s IPL as well as for Australia in upcoming series including the World Test Championship final against India and the Ashes tour thereafter where he will have to bear the weight of expectations on his shoulders. He has no restrictions from Cricket Australia regarding workload management, and that will give him a chance to play some vital games for Mumbai Indians before joining the Australian team.
Green’s Preparations For IPL 2023
After recovering from a finger injury, Green is excited to return to IPL in 2023 with the Mumbai Indians. Green is focused on honing his skills as a player and is open to learning from the best players in the world. He has been learning valuable lessons from his rich experience of playing in IPL and developing a mindset of adjusting to different situations quickly, given the demands of a fast-paced T20 format.
Green is not worried about his price tag or facing any pressure, as he feels that he has been provided with immense opportunities that he wants to make full use of. The Mumbai Indians have struggled at the start of this year’s tournament, losing their first two matches, but Green remains hopeful for the team’s success in the upcoming games.
In conclusion, Cameron Green’s IPL journey with Mumbai Indians has started on an average note so far but he is determined to improve his performance under the guidance of Pollard and Tendulkar. He remains confident and optimistic for the upcoming challenges and preparations for future seasons while handling challenges associated with workload management for international games.
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