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Green's bowling return could force team shake-up

Cameron Green wants to be back bowling before the Ashes with some testers possible in the Sheffield Shield.

The all-rounder's return to bowling could mean a move from the No.3 batting position and change the dynamic of the Australian top order.

The 26-year-old bowled in a game since having back surgery last year that resulted in him missing the entire Test summer.

Green has made a positive return with the bat in four Tests, beginning with the World Test Championship final and the three-Test tour of the Caribbean, and has also become a key member of Australia's ODI and T20 teams.

But with an eye on the Ashes, Green confirmed he wanted to return to bowling to add another dimension to the national team against England, having begun rolling his arm over in training

"I'm not quite certain on what match (he'll bowl), but I'm feeling really good, in a really good spot," he said.

"It's exciting being back bowling at a reasonable intensity".

With question marks over Australia's opening combination for the opening Ashes Test in Perth in November. Green said it was a "wait and see" where he'd bat.

"You never know," Green said.

"I think there's certainly a lot of guys that can fill that role. I'm really proud that I was able to do a role up there, but wait and see."

Steve Smith is set to bat at No.4 and Travis Head is locked in at five. All-rounder Beau Webster has filled the No.6 spot but knows that could change should Green bowl again.

The focus will be on four Sheffield Shield games before the first Test, and Green has flagged getting in some game time with Western Australia to bat and most likely bowl.

"In the past, it's worked really well when I focused on Shield cricket," Green said.

"So I think that potentially might be the way to go down, especially with working my way back with bowling.