What unique record Cameron Green and Josh Hazelwood break during 1st NZ vs AUS Test in Wellington? | Cricket News

When the score was 267/9 New Zealand would have hoped to bowl out Australia under 300. However, centurion Cameron Green who looked in sublime touch playing authoritative shots since crossing his 50 got along with Josh Hazelwood to record the highest 10th-wicket partnership for Australia against the Kiwis in Tests.
The duo regered an 116-run stand for the final wicket surpassing the previous best of 114 runs from Jason Gillespie and Glenn McGrath in Brisbane. “I’m thrilled for Cam, I think it’s brilliant. I think it’s been in him,” said, CEO of Australian cricket Nick Hockley to SEN Test Cricket.
“It’s just great to see him standing tall with that confidence. I think going back to that knock in the Shield, in pretty similar conditions, it just really vindicates the selectors’ decision to stick him in at no.4,” Hockley added. Post the retirement of David Warner Steven Smith has been promoted up the order which left a vacant space at number four.
Green who was out of the side due to Mitchell Marsh’s good form was given the vacant spot and in a series against West Indies earlier in the year. However, in the 1st Test in Wellington, the 24-year-old delivered the promise of his potential with a mammoth 174. The all-rounder also plays in the same spot for his domestic side Western Australia.
“Opportunity to slot Cam into a position where he’s had so much success at first-class level and we think ultimately, is a great spot for him to be in the Test team.” Chairman of Selectors George Bailey would reason despite having the likes of Matt Renshaw, Camron Bancroft, and Marcus Harris could open the innings and Smith to keep in his spot where he has churned out runs in the past.
“It obviously feels pretty good … It was a pretty tough wicket out there,” said Green after end of Day 1 play.