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Powerhouse all-rounder Cam Green is rapidly becoming one of Australian cricketโs most exciting talents, with his rise through the ranks nothing short of remarkable. Since his debut in late 2020, Green has been a fixture in the Australian team, earning his Test cap just weeks after his One Day International (ODI) debut. While off the ground, heโs joined the ambassador ranks of Swiss watchmaker Rado.
In 2022, Green made headlines with a record-breaking IPL deal, becoming the most expensive Australian player in the history of the tournament. But it was his performance in March 2024 that truly silenced his critics, with a breathtaking 174 not out against New Zealand, guiding Australia to a commanding victory.
Greenโs blend of power, precision, and versatility with both bat and ball makes him one of Australiaโs most well-rounded players, which, combined with a growing list of achievements and a reputation for rising to the occasion, promises a bright-looking future ahead. B.H. Magazine recently caught up with Green to discuss his career, passions, and his ambassador role with Rado.
B.H. Magazine: Luxury watches often symbolise success and milestones. What does becoming a Rado ambassador represent for you personally?
Cameron Green: This is my first introduction to watches, which is super exciting. Thereโs definitely a certain elegance in cricket that resonates really well with Rado. I also think the durability of the ceramic speaks to the strength of character you need to play at a top level. Iโm very proud to be on board.
B.H.: In 2023, you became the most expensive Australian in IPL and no doubt have plenty of Indian fans. Did that play a part in the decision to appoint you as ambassador?
CG: Rado has a huge following globally and have been looking at opportunities in cricket, so it was a natural alignment. The high-tech ceramic makes a lot of sense if youโre living somewhere hot, like Perth or India, because itโs lightweight and super comfortable on the wrist.
B.H.: What model are you wearing?
CG: Iโve just been gifted a Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic Skeleton in matte black with rose gold bezel, hands, and hour markers.
B.H.: You got your baggy green at 21. What was it like walking into a changing room full of your childhood idols and playing alongside them?
CG: Theyโre very fond memories. I think it all happened pretty quickly. When I look back on being 16, I wasnโt really thinking about cricket as a career, but fast forward five years, and Iโve got the baggy green on.
Iโm still pinching myself that my teammates are Pat Cummins and Steve Smith. To be able to walk out on the ground every day with them lifts me as a person, and I hope thatโs what I can be for the next generation.
B.H.: How do you maintain a healthy mind and body while juggling IPL cricket and the expectations that come with million-dollar deals, plus multiple formats?
CG: I canโt really explain how you put up with it. I think itโs just about having the bravery to push on. When you play for Australia for the first time, especially at 21, it feels like youโre getting thrown in the deep end and youโve just got to learn to swim.
I think cricketโs got a great way of bringing you back down to earth. You may have a couple of good innings or a good week or month, but youโre only as good as your last match.
So, having supportive people around me is important. Iโve got a great family and girlfriend who keep me grounded when I need to be, but also pick me up when I need picking up.
B.H.: Youโve had a meteoric rise domestically and internationally. What do you consider your most defining moment so far?
CG: Iโm an all-rounder, but I pride myself more on my batting. The career-defining moment is always when you debut, when you get your first run, but as a batter, you get questioned on hundreds.
I just wanted to get that hundred, and I got one, I was so happy. Now that Iโve got two, even with the injury, I can sit back and be very proud of what Iโve done, but Iโm excited about the future.
B.H.: Do you have any passions or hobbies outside of cricket?
CG: We have very limited downtime, but most of the Australian team are into golf, so Iโm trying to get into golf too. We only get a few days to a week at home in between tours, so I love going down to the beach, having a coffee, and just catching up with mates.
B.H.: Does being an all-rounder come with additional pressure?
CG: I actually reckon it takes the pressure off. If I donโt do so great with the bat, I can still contribute to the game with bowling. I see it as a combination of the whole game; maybe I get 10 with the bat, but then I get a five-for and it feels like Iโve still had a good game. I donโt feel the same pressure an opener does with the bat.
B.H.: How close are you with fellow all-rounder Mitch Marsh, and what have you learnt from his journey and leadership?
CG: Iโve taken so much from Mitch. I think you always try to latch onto a career and see their progression. You can look at the runs that he scored early in his career, and Iโm like, okay, where do I have to be to be like Mitch?
Heโs a guy that I respect so highly. He still looks at cricket in a positive way despite many years doing it tough; I think it shows such resilience.
B.H.: What is one piece of advice youโve received that has stuck with you?
CG: The teamโs security guard, Frank, whoโs been with the team for 25 years, sent me a text after my first series, and it basically said: โHey mate, youโve got all the skills in the world, great potential, but donโt take it for granted.โ
Another piece of advice that has stuck with me was from Nathan Lyon. He said, โYouโre not an Australian cricketer until youโve played 20 testsโ. It definitely kept me grounded and gave me a goal.
I went up to Nathan after my 20th test and I said, โIโve done it.โ And he was like, โCome on mate, youโre already a test cricketer.โ Heโs a legend of the game, and for a youngster coming in, itโs important not to get too ahead of yourself; cricket can do that to you if you move through the ranks too quickly.
B.H.: Who is your favourite non-cricketing athlete, and do you draw any inspiration from their discipline or career?
CG: Chris Judd comes straight to mind. He was my childhood hero. If it wasnโt cricket, it was AFL, and Chris Judd was the man when I was growing up as an Eagle supporter.
He oozed class on and off the field as captain. He was a guy that I looked up to, always seemed to be on the back pages doing something, never on the front pages; he kind of kept his ego in check.
B.H.: Youโve got heaps of nicknames floating around. What does everybody in the team call you?
CG: When I first started playing for WA, the teamโs favourite song was Jungle, so I was just Jungle. Then it moved to Mamba. I like to say itโs inspired by Kobe Bryantโs Mamba mentality, but no, itโs a cricket term. The green mamba means a pretty dicey wicket, like a green tinge on the wicket. Because of my last name, Mambaโs stuck.
B.H.: If they made a movie about your life, which actor would play you and whoโs playing Marnus?
CG: Well, I think Marnus is an easy one; it has to be Jim Carrey, not for his looks but for his childish mannerisms. And for me, Iโm thinking a tall Australianโฆ maybe Chris Hemsworth, but a toned-down version.
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