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WATCH : RCB all-rounder opens up about suffering from chronic kidney disease since birth
Royal Challengers Bangalore would be hoping for a great season from Cameron Green
The Australian all-rounder Cameron Green disclosed that he has had a chronic renal condition since he was a little boy. Australia’s team for the three-match Test series against Pakistan at home does not include Green.
Green disclosed to 7Cricket that he had been afflicted with an asymptomatic renal condition. He said, “My parents got told when I was born that I had chronic kidney disease, basically, there are no symptoms. It just got picked up from the ultrasound.”
It’s interesting to note that according to Green’s father, Gary, the doctors warned them that Cameron might not survive past the age of twelve because of his ailment. He stated, “At the time it was uncharted territory as such; the prognosis wasn’t great. There were life-expectancy issues that he might not expect to live past 12 years of age.”
Nonetheless, Cameron Green has mostly concealed his medical problem from the public during his cricket career. The only outward symptoms associated with the kidney issue were episodes of cramping during games. After thinking back on a September 2022 game in Cairns, Green connected his cramps to his renal health.
Cameron Green has chronic kidney disease.
There are five stages to it, with the fifth stage requiring a transplant or dialysis.
This is how Green – currently at stage two – manages the condition every day… pic.twitter.com/ikbIntapdy
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) December 14, 2023
RCB rope in Cameron Green from Mumbai Indians
Prior to the IPL 2024 retention deadline, the Australian all-rounder had to move from Mumbai Indians to Royal Challengers Bangalore, which put him in the headlines recently. After the Mumbai-based team paid INR 17.50 crore for Green’s services during the IPL 2023 mini-auction, he joined the team last season.
It’s interesting to note that MI and RCB engaged in a fierce bidding battle at the auction. The Australian left MI to join RCB one season later. In 16 IPL 2023 games, Green amassed 452 runs with a great average of 50.22.
In the previous season, Green also scored two fifties and a century. For the five-time winners, the all-round player with a quick bowling stroke also contributed with the ball in hand, taking six wickets in 16 games. His ability to bat in various positions gives RCB the option to solidify their middle order.
