Australia add Nic Maddinson and uncapped Sam Harper to Test squad
Australia have called up Nic Maddinson and uncapped Sam Harper to their Test squad ahead of the three-match series against the Proteas as more injuries hit the camp in South Africa.
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The news was confirmed by Australia head coach Andrew McDonald in a media interaction on Tuesday, saying that even if Green recovers to play some part in the three-match series, he won't feature as a bowler throughout.
Green suffered the injury in Potchefstroom when he struck in the stomach after missing a full-toss.
McDonald said: "He's progressing pretty well, all things considered. He's still here for a reason, so there is some light at the end of the tunnel. It'll just be a matter of going through the rehab.
"He's got a pretty demanding week this week as he reintroduces a few activities and you'll see that probably play out in the net situation during lunch time, in and around the game.
"It's a bit of an unknown but there's still optimism that he will take part in the series at some point."
Green's absence will likely mean a Test debut for either Cooper Connoly or Sam Harper in the middle-order, while Nic Maddinson could also slot for his first Test since 2016.
McDonald indicated it was "likely" that Travis Head would continue to open the batting alongside Matt Renshaw.
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