The all-rounder Cameron Green of Australia is anticipated to make a decision in the coming days on surgery for a back ailment that would prevent him from playing in the home test series against India.

During the ODI series in England, Green was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his lower back, which sparked rumors about whether he would be available for the five-match series against India that begins in November.

Green would be sidelined for months after the procedure, which would be carried out by surgeons from New Zealand, according to Cricket Australia’s website (Cricket.com.au).

A representative with the Australian team verified that Green was thinking about the procedure.

As an option, Green might undergo rehabilitation instead of surgery, which could limit his ability to bowl against India.

If Green’s batting is all that matters to selectors, they could lean toward selecting him.

Green has a batting average of 36.23 in 28 tests, including an undefeated 174 against New Zealand in February’s last test series for Australia.