Defending champions Australia are mulling the inclusion of gun allrounder Cameron Green and seamer Nathan Ellis in the T20 World Cup squad to replace injured reserve wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis, head coach Andrew McDonald has said.
The 27-year-old Inglis sustained an injury in a freak accident while playing golf when his six-iron snapped and cut his hand open at the New South Wales Club in La Perouse. "An incredibly freak accident to Josh, unfortunately,” McDonald said on SEN's Whateley. "He's potentially not going to take any part in the World Cup, so that's all to unfold." Indicating that Green was being considered, McDonald said: "(Cam) Green is definitely a discussion point, (seamer) Nathan Ellis as well... (Ben) McDermott, (Josh) Phillipe and (Alex) Carey.
There's a few (potential back-up keepers) people to discuss.” A genuine allrounder who can bat at any position and bowl medium pace, Green was in red-hot form against New Zealand and India last month.
Paceman Ellis, on the other hand, has taken 3 three-wicket hauls, one four-wicket haul in his five appearances. But none of them could give a cover for their wicketkeeper Matthew Wade in case of an injury.