Why Australia Needs to Develop Green as a Future Captain: The Case for His Leadership Potential

"It's Time for Australia to Develop Cameron Green as a Future Captain"

Australia should recognize Cameron Green's potential as a future leader instead of treating him as an unassuming player in the team. Green should be included in leadership groups to learn from experienced players such as Steve Smith, David Warner, and Usman Khawaja before they retire.

Green's state team, Western Australia, should also provide him with opportunities to grow as a leader. If his career continues to progress steadily, Green's experience and credentials will make him a strong candidate for Australian captaincy.

In the recent fourth Test against India, Green demonstrated his rare class and poise by scoring a debut Test century. Despite not exuding the natural charisma of past Australian captains like Mark Taylor, Green's calm and collected demeanor makes him effective in settling players down.

Historically, future Australian Test leaders have often been hidden in plain sight and wrapped in deceptive packages. Players like Steve Waugh, Ricky Ponting, and Steve Smith initially did not appear to have the leadership qualities needed to become captains.

However, Australia has not been great at nurturing future leaders and often relies on the system's natural abrasive forces to produce candidates. At only 23 years old, Green has been in the first-class system since he was 17, and his maturity was evident when he refused a dressing room beer invitation at that young age.

By developing Green's leadership potential, Australia can secure its future by grooming a strong and capable leader for the national team.