The 26-year-old Cameron Green has revealed that he is comfortable batting at No.3 temporarily for now.

As the Australian test squad is gearing up for a high-octane clash against South Africa in the WTC finals, the all-rounder has opened up on his potential new role.

Green is firmly focused on returning to being a full-fledged all-rounder for Australia later this year, but for now, he is seeing the benefits of being able to focus purely on his batting as he prepares to resume his Test career in what appears likely to be a new role.

Cameron Green, who underwent back surgery in October, has been ruled out of the home season. However, he has been named in the Australian squad for the WTC finals against South Africa.

He will be back with three centuries for Gloucestershire and it’s not the first time in his career that he has seen the results of being forced to park the other side of his game.

Speaking at his batting position, Green said, “You grow up through your whole career, you speak to anyone here, they’ve definitely batted in the top three or four throughout their whole junior career,” he said. “I was no different, batting three until you get to first-class cricket. Absolutely no issues batting at three when you’ve done it your whole life.”

Speaking about his injury, Cameron Green said, “The silver lining to having four back injuries is I’ve got four chances only to be a batter.”

“I felt like my game’s always been good around those periods. I’m always going to keep bowling, but you’re so much more relaxed (with) half a game to worry about. When you’re bowling and batting, there’s so much more you have to do bowling-wise to keep yourself fit and ready to play. It does take away from batting. So, certainly, just batting is nice.”

It was not tough decision for Green to opt for surgery even though the stress fracture could have naturally healed over nine months to a year.

After advancements in the procedure meant Cameron Green was up and about after two weeks and admitted that the coaches slowed his rehab.

“You grow up through your whole career, you speak to anyone here, they’ve definitely batted in the top three or four throughout their whole junior career. I was no different, batting three until you get to first-class cricket. Absolutely no issues batting at three when you’ve done it your whole life.”

Cameron Green has played 28 Tests for Australia since his debut and scored 1377 runs at 36.23 and also picked 33 wickets at average of 35.31.

He is anticipated to play a huge role in the upcoming WTC finals against South Africa beginning on June 11 at Lord’s.