IPL Auction 2026: Australia’s star all-rounder Cameron Green has created a stir in the first round of IPL 2026 auction. He has become the most expensive foreign player ever sold. Kolkata Knight Riders bought him for Rs 25.20 crore.
Cameroon Green Most Expensive Player: The mini auction of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League has started with a bang, where Australia’s all-rounder Cameron Green has created history. Kolkata Knight Riders have showered money on him and looted Rs 25.20 crores. With this amount he has become the most expensive foreign player. In this matter, he has broken the record of his own country’s legendary bowler Mitchell Starc (24.75 crores). During the auction, a fierce race was seen between CSK and KKR. In the end the riders won. Do you know why Knight Riders threw so much money at Green? Let us tell you the 5 big reasons behind this…
Role of finisher in batting
Kolkata Knight Riders need a good finisher batsman for the upcoming IPL season, the lack of which can be filled by Cameron Green. Till now Andre Russell used to perform this big responsibility in KKR, but now he has retired from IPL and in such a situation the team needed a strong batsman. Due to this, the franchise put all its strength in the mini auction.
Ability to take wickets through bowling
Cameron Green also has the ability to take wickets with the ball, which is more needed in a 20-over game. Andre Russell used to do this job well for Kolkata Knight Riders. Apart from batting, he used to win matches by taking wickets with the ball. In such a situation, if someone could take his place, then that name is Green. Knows how to take green wickets with both new and old balls. Apart from this, as a medium pacer, he knows how to manage the speed of the ball more or less with experience.
Middle order batting experience
Australia’s powerful batsman has great experience of batting in the middle order as well. He has done this many times in international cricket also. Earlier, while playing for Mumbai Indians and Royals Challenge Bangalore, he has batted well at numbers four and five. He also scored a century while playing at number four for Mumbai Indians. KKR can take advantage of this in a good way.
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Great experience of international cricket
Cameron Green has tremendous experience in international cricket. He has been playing for Australia for a long time. In such a situation, he can make full use of it for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026. He has scored 782 runs in 31 ODIs, 521 runs in 21 T20Is and 1634 runs in 34 Tests. At the same time, he has taken 12 T20I wickets, 20 ODI wickets and 36 Test wickets with the ball.
Green is in great form
Kolkata Knight Riders have bet more on this player because his current form is also excellent. He is also playing for Australia in the Ashes series. Before this, he has also performed well in many series. Doing wonders with both bat and ball. This player can become a game changer player for Kolkata. This is the reason why the team has bet the most on it.
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