Cameron Green is an Australian international cricketer and all-rounder who plays for Australia and Western Australia. He made his List A debut for Cricket Australia XI against Pakistan on 10 January 2017. Green made his ODI debut for Australia against India on 2 December 2020 and his Test debut on 17 December 2020 against India. He scored a century for Australia A in a warm-up match before the Test series.
Green made his T20I debut on 5 April 2022 against Pakistan. He took his first ODI five-wicket haul in August 2022 against Zimbabwe and was named player of the match in the first ODI against New Zealand in Cairns after scoring 89 not out. In the T20I series against India, he scored two half-centuries. He was added to Australia’s squad for the 2022 T20 World Cup as a replacement for Josh Inglis.
Green picked up his maiden Test five-wicket haul in December 2022 against South Africa at the MCG. He scored his first Test century (114) in the fourth Test of the 2023 Border–Gavaskar Trophy in Ahmedabad. He played in the 2023 ODI World Cup, making 47 in a win over England. In May 2024, Green was named in Australia’s squad for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Cameron Green Parents: Who Are They?
Cameron Green’s parents are Bee Tracey and Gary Green. He was born on June 3, 1999, in Subiaco, Perth. He grew up like a normal Australian kid, always playing with a ball.
He started playing in the Under-13s league at age 10 and often played against older kids, which helped him improve fast. Green decided to focus on cricket seriously as he got older, showing skills in both batting and bowling.
By age 16, he got a rookie contract with the Western Australia Cricket Association and later led the Under-19 WA team to a national win in 2016-17. His tall height (6’7″) and strong technique made him stand out.
Green also played for the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League and continued to perform well, earning a call-up to the Australia A team in December 2020.
He almost played professional Australian rules football (AFL) but chose cricket instead.
Cameron Green Father – Gary Green
Cameron Green’s father is Gary Green. He was able to attend Cameron’s Test debut ceremony at the Adelaide Oval in 2020. Cricket Australia made special arrangements so Gary and Cameron’s partner, Emily Redwood, could be there to watch him receive his Baggy Green cap.
Cameron Green was born with chronic kidney disease. His father, Gary Green, said doctors feared Cameron might not live past 12. The disease affects his kidneys’ ability to filter blood, but Cameron has managed it well and has continued playing professional cricket. He has had some episodes of cramping during matches, which were linked to his kidney function.
Cameron Green Mother – Bee Tracy
Cameron Green’s mother is Bee Tracey. She discovered his chronic kidney disease during a 19-week pregnancy scan. She and his father, Gary Green, were told at his birth that he might not live past 12, but Cameron has managed the condition throughout his cricket career.
Does Cameron Green have any siblings?
Cameron Green has a sister named Bella Green. She is a basketball player, as per some reports.
FAQs
Q. What medical condition does Cameron Green have?
A. Cameron Green has Stage 2 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), caused by a urethral valve blockage he was born with. His kidneys function at about 60% capacity.
Q. Is Cameron Green an all-rounder?
A. Yes, Cameron Green started as a bowling all-rounder but later focused on batting, with notable performances like 87* and 121* in the 2019–20 Sheffield Shield season.
Q. What is Cameron Green’s IPL salary?
A. Cameron Green became the most expensive international player in IPL history with a $4.17 million contract but will forgo over $1 million due to a new rule for overseas signings.
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