In the IPL 2026 auction, Cameron Green was signed by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹25.20 crore, after an intense bidding war. The auction began with the Mumbai Indians placing the opening bid at ₹2 crore, followed by strong competition from Rajasthan Royals and KKR. The price quickly crossed ₹10 crore, forcing Rajasthan Royals to withdraw at ₹13.60 crore.
After that, Chennai Super Kings entered the bidding and went head-to-head with KKR as the amount crossed ₹20 crore. The bid eventually reached ₹25.20 crore, at which point CSK pulled out. Cameron Green was then sold to KKR for ₹25.20 crore, making him the most expensive overseas player in IPL history, surpassing Mitchell Starc’s previous record of ₹24.75 crore.
Green had a maximum base price of ₹2 crore for the IPL 2026 auction and was expected to be one of the most expensive buys this year. He last featured in the IPL in 2024.
In a mock IPL 2026 auction, Green was the most sought-after player, fetching ₹30.5 crore from KKR.
Australia all-rounder Green recently confirmed that he will be available to bowl in IPL 2026, putting an end to speculation around his role ahead of the auction. Green was listed as a batter when the IPL 2026 auction player list was released, which immediately raised eyebrows.
The surprise listing led to reports suggesting the move was intentional, allowing the 26-year-old to benefit from teams with bigger purses, as specialist batters are presented earlier in the auction. Other reports hinted at possible fitness concerns related to his bowling.
However, Green clarified that the situation was simply down to an administrative mistake made by his manager. He said the batter-only listing was not planned and happened accidentally.
“I’m not sure if my manager will want to hear this, but the mistake happened on his side,” Green said. “He didn’t mean to select batter. I think he clicked the wrong box. It’s funny how it’s played out, but it was just a mistake. I’ll be good to bowl.”
Speaking about the auction, Green said he usually enjoys watching the process unfold. “I’m sure I’ll watch it with a few other guys. It’s always fun. It’s a bit of a lottery – where you go and who you end up playing with – so it’s always interesting,” he said.
Shifting focus back to international cricket, Green also spoke about his bowling workload in the ongoing Ashes series. He has bowled only 16 overs across the first two Tests but expects that number to rise.
“Saving overs early in the series always helps later when players get fatigued,” Green added. “I’m satisfied with my current workload, but I expect my overs to go up in the upcoming matches.”
FAQs
Q. Will Cameron Green receive all of his salary?
A. Despite being sold for 25.20 crore, Green cannot earn more than ₹18 crore due to the IPL’s “maximum-fee” rule for overseas players at mini-auctions.
Q. Who bought Cameron Green in IPL 2026?
A. KKR bought Green in the IPL 2026.
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