Gloucestershire’s surprise signing of Australian star Cameron Green for their 2025 County Championship campaign was bankrolled by an anonymous donor, club officials revealed this week. The deal, finalized on February 22, 2025, will see Green play five second-division matches starting April 18 – but only as a batter due to his ongoing recovery from a back stress fracture.
The 25-year-old allrounder’s £1.19 million deal became possible after “a significant donation” from one of Gloucestershire’s 2,000 members covered his wages without breaching financial limits. Chair Peter Matthews called it “an extraordinary act of generosity” for a club that posted £1.19 million losses in recent years.
World Test Championship Prep
Green aims to regain form ahead of Australia’s June World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord’s. However, he faces stiff competition from Josh Inglis and Beau Webster after their breakout Test performances.
| Key Details | |
|---|---|
| Matches | 5 County Championship games (Apr 18-May 26) |
| Role | Specialist batter only |
| Salary Source | Anonymous member donation |
| Club Debt | £1.19 million (2023-24) |
Coach Mark Alleyne praised Green’s “unquestionable ability”, noting his experience with Australia’s top-ranked Test team will benefit teammates like new captain Cameron Bancroft. The move comes as Gloucestershire target promotion across formats.
