Heading into the World Cup, a number of Australian batsmen were expected to pick up their game and guide us through our toughest campaign in three World Cups.
Although most pressure was on Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke as the leaders of the team, we must not forget that Cameron White had be dubbed the third string captain with his appointment as captain of the Twenty20 team and vice-captain of the ODI team.
A prolific batsman and captain for Victoria, White has not been able to transform his first class form into international form and selectors will begin to question his position in the team as a leader if he cannot perform with the added responsibility.
With poor performances in the World Cup batting third drop, White has the advantage of playing either a conservative game by anchoring the tail down when the ball is not swinging or he can come out and smash a quick fire 50 knowing Mike Hussey will come in next and anchor the tail.
To date, he has done neither.
He consistently loses his wicket to spinners, who have him twirled around their pinky.
Three years ago White made his Test debut in the revolving spinners door to absolutely no impact. It’s now safe to say Cameron White is not suited to sub-continent conditions.
Having picked up 172 first class wickets bowling leg breaks, the sub-continent conditions should be ideal for him. But his refusal to bowl will limit his selection if he cannot produce with the bat.
In 113 first class games, White averages 42.01 with the bat and 35.25 in the shorter form.
These phenomenal figures belong to a man who took the captaincy of his State at the age of only 23. Unfortunately, though, his inability to convert his domestic game onto the international stage means his position in the team is only maintained because the Australian domestic league cannot produce anyone better at the moment.
After excellent domestic summers, George Bailey (South Australia), Daniel Christian (South Australia) and Aaron Finch (Victoria) will all be pressing claims on White’s spot in the ODI line-up come next summer.
Despite a terrible season, Marcus North has shown us that the selectors will give White one last series after the World Cup to recapture his form. But it may be time for him to spend one full summer in the domestic competition to recapture his best form.
At the young age of 27, spelling Cameron White could be the best chance of winning back the Ashes when Ricky Ponting and Mike Hussey are no longer available.
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