World News – AU – WATCH: Has Green been cruelly deprived of a double ton?

West Australian allrounder Cameron Green was sorely denied a first double century after being given the lbw on 197

The 21-year-old’s patient innings – in which he faced 438 balls – came to an end when designer Sean Abbott hit him on the cushion above the knee

The 200cm rising star was visibly stunned and upset by the decision, height seemingly playing a factor as well as what appeared to be an inside edge

Scalp was Abbott’s fifth in innings, before removing left-hander Liam Guthrie (8) to finish with 6-89 digits from his 325 overs

The marathon heats ended with WA defeating 534 points, holding a 91-point lead on day four

A draw looms as the only possible outcome for the match, with more emphasis on the double century being the highlight of the day

« The guy is 6’6 and it hit him so high It was still going on and I’m not convinced it hit him as well, » wrote one social media user

However, despite the deadlock and dubious call, WA has a bright future with Green by its side

The 438 balls he’s faced are the biggest in an inning since former Test opener Cameron Bancroft chewed up 567 deliveries for his double century in 2015, which also came against New Wales in the South

Green became the youngest player to win five wickets on his debut against Tasmania in February 2017

Many people in cricket circles believe his bowling is stronger than his stick, which is a sight to sore eyes considering that it has come off four centuries in the past 12 months

The Subiaco-Floreat product took an extended hiatus from the bowling alley due to a combination of factors including stress fractures in the back, a slight technical change in its action which is still in development and a slight lateral tension

Green does hold his place in WA’s starting XI as a batter, batting four in this clash over irrelevant vice-captain Ashton Turner

New South Wales and WA will face off again in the next round of Sheffield Shield starting October 30

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