"In the second Test, Green was promoted to No 5 and powered his way to 45 while belting England's short-ball barrage to all corners of the Gabba. Even though his regular backing away towards the leg-stump to counter Brydon Carse's bouncers was becoming a little reckless and predictable, it didn't matter because Green was striking the ball so cleanly. Then he started telegraphing his attacking philosophy so early that all Carse had to do was aim at the pegs,"
"Maybe Green had been under the spell of Bazball, or was just a little giddy after becoming the most expensive overseas player in IPL history the night before. Either way, the Western Australian gave a remorseful media confessional, saying he was a bit embarrassed by the dismissal and that there would be really great learnings for future games."
Cameron Green adopted a high-risk, sometimes mindless aggressive batting approach influenced by Bazball during the Ashes. He played several premeditated shots that contrasted with England's more restrained style and, when promoted to No 5 in the second Test, scored 45 at the Gabba while dispatching short balls. His habit of backing away to the leg stump against Brydon Carse's bouncers became predictable, and he was eventually bowled after telegraphing his attacking intent, despite Australia being 291 for three. Green later admitted embarrassment, called the dismissal a learning moment, struggled in Adelaide and ran himself out in the Boxing Day Test.
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