Cameron Green returns as Australia name squad for World Test Championship final

Cameron Green's return headlines Australia's strong squad for the World Test Championship Final against South Africa, as Pat Cummins leads a balanced mix of experience and youth into the high-stakes clash at the Lord's Stadium in London.

In Short

• Cameron Green returned after nearly a year-long injury break
• Beau Webster retained spot after replacing Green during BGT series
• Sam Konstas earned call-up after impressive BGT performances

Australia have announced a strong 15-member squad for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final against South Africa, scheduled to begin on June 11 in Barbados. The biggest headline from the announcement is the return of star all-rounder Cameron Green, who has been sidelined for nearly a year due to a serious back injury.

Green, who last played international cricket in September, missed the entire home summer and the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) after undergoing lower spine surgery. His recovery has been steady, and he recently returned to action through the English county circuit, where he impressed with a century in his first outing for Gloucestershire. However, he hasn’t resumed bowling yet.

Green’s inclusion marks a major boost for Australia, especially ahead of a high-stakes final against a red-hot South Africa side. During Green’s absence, 31-year-old Beau Webster made his Test debut during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) against India in Sydney and later featured in both matches against Sri Lanka. Webster retains his place in the squad, offering additional depth and a solid backup all-round option.

Australia squad for WTC Final vs South Africa

• Pat Cummins (c)
• Scott Boland
• Alex Carey (wk)
• Cameron Green
• Josh Hazlewood
• Travis Head
• Josh Inglis (wk)
• Usman Khawaja
• Sam Konstas
• Matthew Kuhnemann
• Marnus Labuschagne
• Nathan Lyon
• Steve Smith
• Mitchell Starc
• Beau Webster
• Brendan Doggett (travelling reserve)

Australia's batting unit looks solid with experienced names like Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, and Alex Carey, along with emerging stars such as Josh Inglis and 19-year-old Sam Konstas. Konstas, one of the breakout performers during the BGT, has been rewarded with a spot in the WTC squad and could be one to watch in the coming weeks.

Pat Cummins will lead a potent pace attack that includes Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Scott Boland. The spin responsibilities will be handled by veteran Nathan Lyon and left-armer Matt Kuhnemann, giving Australia a well-rounded bowling unit. Australia will be travelling with the same squad for their three-match Test series against West Indies, starting from June 30.

Australia’s squad selection signals their intent to go full throttle in their quest for the WTC crown. With Cameron Green returning at a crucial time, and the team stacked with both experience and young firepower, the clash at the iconic Lord's stadium in London promises to be an intense affair.