Ahead of his back surgery, Cameron Green received reassuring words from Jasprit Bumrah, who had undergone a similar procedure. Bumrah's comeback and performance inspired Green, boosting his confidence. Green, now recovered, is set to play in the WTC Final as a specialist batter, potentially batting at No. 3 for Australia.
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