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Sydney Thunder spinner Chris Green puts ban in perspective as he receives support to fix action and return to bowling
uspended Sydney Thunder spinner Chris Green is putting his ban for an illegal bowling action into perspective against Australia's bushfire crisis.
Green received support from former Thunder teammate Pat Cummins, while Melbourne Renegades allrounder and stand-in captain Dan Christian applauded Cricket Australia for taking action against illegal bowling actions.
Green's hopes of forcing his way into Australia's Twenty20 reckoning ahead of October's Men's World Cup were rocked on Wednesday when he was slapped with a three-month ban from bowling.
The 26-year-old had been reported by umpires after the Thunder's KFC BBL clash last Thursday and underwent biomechanic testing at Brisbane's Bupa National Cricket Centre on Sunday.
The "gutted" offspinner is determined to be cleared to play, but says his situation is nothing compared to what others are dealing with in bushfire-ravaged communities.
"Whilst the news surrounding my action is disappointing, I respect the process and the results of the test," Green said.
"Perspective is a powerful thing with what is currently happening in our country.
"Through the help of my coaches, I will be doing everything I can to get back to doing what I love with ball in hand."
From Cricket.com.au website
uspended Sydney Thunder spinner Chris Green is putting his ban for an illegal bowling action into perspective against Australia's bushfire crisis.
Green received support from former Thunder teammate Pat Cummins, while Melbourne Renegades allrounder and stand-in captain Dan Christian applauded Cricket Australia for taking action against illegal bowling actions.
Green's hopes of forcing his way into Australia's Twenty20 reckoning ahead of October's Men's World Cup were rocked on Wednesday when he was slapped with a three-month ban from bowling.
The 26-year-old had been reported by umpires after the Thunder's KFC BBL clash last Thursday and underwent biomechanic testing at Brisbane's Bupa National Cricket Centre on Sunday.
The "gutted" offspinner is determined to be cleared to play, but says his situation is nothing compared to what others are dealing with in bushfire-ravaged communities.
"Whilst the news surrounding my action is disappointing, I respect the process and the results of the test," Green said.
"Perspective is a powerful thing with what is currently happening in our country.
"Through the help of my coaches, I will be doing everything I can to get back to doing what I love with ball in hand."
From Cricket.com.au website
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