# Green’s century earns praise as Australia face changes after Bangladesh rout

2026-08-16T13:42:51+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Cameron Green's fighting century in a losing cause has drawn praise from Australian greats Adam Gilchrist and Kerry O'Keeffe, even as Australia face the prospect of changes after a nine-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in the first Test in Darwin. Green scored 104 off 201 balls in Australia's second innings of 284, helping them set Bangladesh a target of 57, which the visitors chased down comfortably. Gilchrist called the innings a 'blueprint' for Green to follow, while O'Keeffe said the 26-year-old could eventually bat at No. 4 when Steve Smith retires. Captain Pat Cummins admitted the batting unit was 'not quite functioning as well as we'd like' and said changes to style or personnel may be needed before the second Test in Mackay, starting August 22. Openers Jake Weatherald and Marnus Labuschagne, who continued their poor form, are under scrutiny, according to rediff.com.

## Coverage

- rediff.com <https://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/australian-greats-back-cameron-green-for-bigger-role-in-test-batting-order/20260816.htm>
- rediff.com (2) <https://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/we-better-do-it-quickly-cummins-admits-australia-must-change/20260816.htm>
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/it-is-one-of-the-positive-stories-adam-gilchrist-singles-out-australias-bright-spot-in-shambolic-bangladesh-defeat/articleshow/133275095.cms>

This story was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources. Last updated 2026-08-16T15:15:01+00:00.

Tags: Adam Gilchrist, Australia cricket, Bangladesh cricket, Cameron Green, Kerry O'Keeffe, Pat Cummins
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