Cameron Green has featured in 35 Tests so far, scoring 1641 runs and claiming 37 wickets.
Australia’s World Cup-winning skipper Ricky Ponting shared his verdict on all-rounder Cameron Green’s young international career.
Green has failed to make a mark in the ongoing Ashes series, which Australia have already secured after winning the first three Tests. In three outing, Green has scored 76 runs and taken only two wickets, albeit getting limited opportunity with the ball.
While Ponting acknowledged Green's growing experience, he believes that all-rounder’s overall impact in Test cricket is still challenging to quantify.
"It's actually quite hard to get a gauge on him yet as an international player. He averages under 30 in Australia now. His career average is just over 30. He's made two Test match hundreds in 30-odd Test matches. He's had back surgery, and his bowling pace is probably not quite what it was 12 months ago," Ponting said as per the ICC website.
Cameron Green has featured in 35 Tests so far, scoring 1641 runs at an average close to 33, while also claiming 37 wickets.
Ponting reckons Green's blend of skills continues to set him apart, emphasizing his top performances in the Baggy Green.
Green was signed by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL 2026 auction for a staggering sum of INR 25.20 crore, making him the costliest overseas player ever.
"But there is a very complete package there if it all comes together. And we've seen him play some pretty remarkable innings. He made an incredible 100 in New Zealand last year. He's got 100 in India as well, albeit on a very, very flat pitch," Ponting added.
Beyond the individual exploits, Ponting highlighted the value Green brings within the Australian dressing room.
"Talking to the players, talking to the coaching staff, they absolutely love what he brings to the group," Ponting stated.
"The biggest challenge he has is, he's just got to find out the right way and right style for him to play, work out what's going to work for him, and then commit to that and stick to it for a long period of time."
Ponting also advised Green not to complicate the process. "Apparently, he's a very deep thinker about his own game and likes to tinker with things a lot," Ponting said.
"But if I had some advice for him, it'd be just keep things as simple as you can, think about what you've done at domestic cricket and take your domestic game to the Test match and back it in for a while," he concluded.