The 23-year-old had a fantastic week after he was awarded Rs 17.5 crore by Mumbai Indians.
Despite becoming the second most expensive player ever acquired at auction in the Indian Premier League, Australian all-rounder Cameron Green has been modest about his earnings, claiming that he “didn’t do anything” to merit the figure he was awarded. The 23-year-incredible old’s week culminated in a winning bid from the Mumbai Indians that left him Rs 17.5 crore richer. The tall fast bowler claimed his first five-wicket haul in Tests on day one of the Boxing Day Test, when he decimated the South African batting order and helped dismiss the visitors for 189.
Green has stated that the large sum of money will not influence his cricketing or how he plays the game.
“To be truthful,” Green admitted, “I don’t think I did much too kind of earn that.”
To paraphrase, “I entered the auction, and it was won by chance. Nothing about that alters my outlook or my level of belief in my cricket skills. He said, “Hopefully, I haven’t changed too much.”
A three-way bidding war between the Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and the Mumbai Indians resulted in Green becoming the second most expensive buy at the auction in Kochi. Sam Curran of England set a new record when he was purchased by the Punjab Kings for Rs 18.5 crore at an IPL auction.
Green stated that the secret to longevity for an all-around player like himself was to properly control his workload. The kid, whose bowling has been curtailed due to lower-back issues, noted that setting priorities is crucial if one wants to succeed as both a hitter and a bowler.
My guess is that you’ve shifted your focus. When you’re simply a bowler, you take a lot of pride in your game. You’ve got that rhythm because, in an innings, you’re effectively bowling 20 overs. I think that sums up the fundamental distinction (between being a bowler and an all-rounder).
Finding a balance between the two is difficult. Saying, “You have to try to prioritize one of them because you will put too much strain on yourself if you work too hard at both,” Green advised choosing one to focus on.
He went on to say that he puts more emphasis on his bowling on game day than he does on his batting in the days leading up to a match.
My batting is a top priority for me in the days and hours before a game. Then, on game day, you’ve hit a lot of balls during the week, so it’s all about focusing on your bowling and getting your body right to support the training you’ve done beforehand,” explained Green. TI A MA MA H A H
