Australia captain Cummins calls on Green to assert himself against Bangladesh

Australia captain Pat Cummins has called on young all-rounder Cameron Green to play with greater assertiveness, particularly in his batting. Cummins believes Green possesses the talent to be a dominant force in the T20 format and wants him to embrace a more confident approach at the crease.

"He's got all the shots, he's a brilliant player," Cummins said of Green. "We just want him to be really assertive. When he's at his best, he's really dominant. We've seen glimpses of that, but we want to see him really assert himself."

The skipper's comments highlight a desire for Green to translate his potential into consistent match-winning performances. While Green has shown flashes of brilliance, including a crucial unbeaten 32 off 17 balls against India in a recent warm-up match, Cummins is looking for a more regular display of his aggressive capabilities.

Australia is currently in the Super Eights stage of the T20 World Cup and will face Bangladesh next. The team will be looking to its key players, including Green, to step up as they progress through the tournament. Cummins's encouragement is aimed at unlocking Green's full potential and ensuring he plays a significant role in Australia's campaign.

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He's got all the shots, he's a brilliant player. We just want him to be really assertive. When he's at his best, he's really dominant. We've seen glimpses of that, but we want to see him really assert himself.