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              Cameron Bancroft debate – Is the opener unlucky to miss out?

              Joshua Navin by Joshua Navin
              January 10, 2024
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              Cricket News: Cameron Bancroft debate – Is the opener unlucky to miss out? | Cameron Bancroft misses out on Australia selection for West Indies series

              Steve Smith will be Australia’s next Test opener after the selectors opted for the experienced batsman to replace David Warner. Cameron Green, who was also a strong contender for the opening slot, will return to the team and bat at number four.

              In other changes, 27-year old Matt Renshaw has made the West Indies squad. This means Cameron Bancroft, who has been magnificent in Sheffield Shield cricket over the past two seasons, has missed out on selection altogether.

              In the end, the selectors opted for a move for Smith in an attempt to rediscover his best form. Recent months have been lean pickings by Smith’s lofty standards. In fact, since the start of the 2023 Ashes, Smith has scored 567 runs at an average of 37.8.

              However, it has prompted debate far and wide in Australia as to whether Bancroft has been hard done by. Some fans believe that Bancroft’s comments on the ball tampering scandal in 2021 has meant his chances of selection were always going to be slim. However, it has been reported that Pat Cummins rang Cameron Bancroft to let him know that his non-selection had nothing to do with Cape Town in 2018. Also, selector George Bailey denied that the ball tampering saga had anything to do with their decision.

              Pat Cummins personally rang Cameron Bancroft today to make it clear his non-selection in the Test squad had nothing to do with the sandpaper saga or any subsequent comments made around the issue. @SEN_Cricket @SENSportsday

              — Adam White (@White_Adam) January 10, 2024

              After all, the opener’s numbers have been superb in recent times and he could not have raised his hand any higher. Since the start of the 2022/23 Shield season, Bancroft has struck 1,457 runs at an average of 58.28, leading the run-scoring chart in both campaigns.

              That being said, Cameron Green’s inclusion at number four could also catapult the all-rounder’s Test career. In 15 Shield matches batting at four, Green has smashed 1,413 runs at a superb average of 64.22. This includes six fifties, four hundreds, and a top score of 251.

              Fans weigh in on the Cameron Bancroft debate

              Fans and pundits shared their thoughts on social media over recent days, sparking debates on whether Bancroft was hard done by. Former cricketer Tom Moody was particularly critical of Bancroft’s exclusion. Here is a look at some of the reactions.

              Arguments for Cameron Bancroft’s inclusion:

              Selection is never an easy task but the oversight of Cameron Bancroft is shocking.
              His first class numbers are so compelling against his peers it feels there is another agenda which I hope was communicated to him honestly! #Bancroft

              — Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) January 9, 2024

              It went to message bank.

              ‘Cam, Pat here. Thanks for taking the hit for us bowlers. You’re not in the squad. Good luck with the book.’

              — Roach (@roachy01) January 10, 2024

              Sheffield Shield Batting Averages:

              2023-24
              Bancroft 57 > Renshaw 32

              2022-23
              Bancroft 59 > Renshaw 52

              2021-22
              Bancroft 36 > Renshaw 29

              — Zeus_Cricket 🏏 (@Zeus_Cricket) January 10, 2024

              Hi @stevesmith49, you will rott in hell for ruining Cameron Bancroft’s career. You and Warner asked him to rubb sandpaper on ball and when Bancroft revealed your true face in media, you guys make sure that je never plays for Australia again.

              Bancroft was highest run scorer of… pic.twitter.com/UD8zPASVjG

              — Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) January 10, 2024

              Just for the record. Over the last 2.5 Shield seasons.

              Cameron Bancroft
              1959 runs at 50.23

              Matthew Renshaw
              1068 Runs at 34.45

              Western Australia also the Shield champions in 22 and 23. https://t.co/yMbPRYjSa8

              — David Lithgow (@lithgowflashman) January 9, 2024

              Would’ve liked to see Bancroft get a chance but I do like the thought of Smithy opening!

              Green deserves his spot too!

              Go well Australia! 👌🏻❤️ https://t.co/puJccnIx1d

              — Lachy (@Lachy_Steele) January 10, 2024

              Geez, I wonder if Bancroft has any grandparents in England or South Africa? I’d be defecting if I was him. Poor bloke was chewed up and spat out by selectors yet again. Not sure what else he could have done to get a start. #CricketTwitter #Cricket

              — Eazy E (@Evo1810) January 9, 2024

              Cameron Bancroft continues to bear the brunt of decisions made by David Warner and Steve Smith in South Africa in 2018.

              Whilst Warner arrogantly insisted on a farewell tour, and Smith putting his hand up as his replacement at the top of the order, Bancroft was making the most…

              — ScomoCchio 🇦🇺 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 (@ScomoCchio) January 9, 2024

              It’s official, Cam Bancroft is the new Brad Hodge! Make runs for fun but can’t get a look in the Test squad!

              What more do the selectors want him to do?

              — Drew Semmens (@drewie_5) January 9, 2024

              Your life is destined to injustice if you are Cameron Bancroft. What more will he need to prove in the domestics to get picked? Sheffield Shield performances ain’t even given damn about these days. Get them scrapped from next year on as simple as that imo. Bloody jokers.

              — Cric Bug (@Smithian_here) January 9, 2024

              Support of the Australian selectors’ decision:

              Part of my TikTok on the outrage at Bancroft’s non-selection.

              Everyone’s saying he’s been knocking the door down since start of last season.

              In that time his avg is 46.8. And Renshaw’s is 52.7.

              Bancroft, Renshaw & Harris are all decent players. But Green’s upside is higher. pic.twitter.com/8oeiQ3EpRs

              — Paul Dennett (@PaulDennett_) January 10, 2024

              Team ~probably~ better with Smith & Green in it despite it looking unconventional. Not definitely, but probably. Renshaw spare bat as he can bat in multiple spots as opposed to Bancroft. Hope being normal helps in case you’ve been bombarded with the worst takes of all time today

              — Ian Higgins (@1an_Higgins) January 10, 2024

              I don’t understand the debate around Australian selectors devaluing the Sheffield Shield?

              Debate specialist positions, sure. But Green averages significantly more (15 runs 54 vs 39) than Bancroft in Shield cricket.

              I don’t think it’s a conspiracy if Bancroft isn’t picked.

              — Ben Cameron (@BenCameron23) January 9, 2024

              Gentle reminder that Steve Smith averages 106.20 in Test cricket when his innings starts in the first two overs, and 69.58 in the first ten.

              — Daany Saeed (@daanysaeed) January 9, 2024

              I feel bad for Cameron Bancroft, the first cricketer in the history of the sport to have a case for being selected for the national team only to discover that at least one other person also has a case.

              — Dan Liebke (@LiebCricket) January 10, 2024

              So it looks like Western Australian Cameron Green has been picked to fill the one void left by David Warner. Which means Western Australian Cameron Bancroft didn’t get picked. So of course all the Western Australians are blowing up because a Western Australian didn’t get picked

              — Paul Cochrane (@paulcochrane) January 9, 2024

              Someone in the team management need to show some balls and tell the public why they dont want Bancroft.

              Guaranteed if he played for NSW there would be zero discussion. None.

              It stinks, real bad.

              — Al Prior (@AlrantAl) January 5, 2024

              A heads up to those that are alluding to an eastern states bias re the non-selection of Cameron Bancroft because he is from WA

              Cameron Green is from WA too 🤔

              🏏 #AUSvWI

              — Glenn Mitchell (@MitchellGlenn) January 10, 2024

              The standout batsman in shield cricket for the past 5 years has been Cameron Green who has averaged 56. Poor taste? 😂… Its called honesty! All players want to know where they stand. Fancy getting upset about that.

              — Mark Alvey (@alvey5) January 10, 2024

              One reason why this could work – Smith has been kept quiet by a packed field behind square on the leg-side that has cut off his go-to scoring shots. More attacking fields with the new ball may just unshackle him to start briskly? He’s at his best when he looks to score #AUSvWI https://t.co/Cj1xwJhhvg

              — Soorya Sesha (@sooryasesha7) January 10, 2024

              Australia’s Test series against West Indies kicks off on January 17 at Adelaide. The second Test will begin on January 25 in a day/night Test at the Gabba. The last time West Indies won a Test in Australia was way back in 1997, with the Australians winning 14 of 16 Tests since.

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