Ajinkya Rahane spoke openly about why Cameron Green did not bowl in KKR’s IPL 2026 match against Mumbai Indians. Green only batted in the match and scored a quick 18 runs from 10 balls. But he didn’t bowl even a single over, which raised questions.
Rahane made it clear that Green is still not fully allowed to bowl after his back injury. He said the decision is not in KKR’s hands and pointed towards Cricket Australia for the call. He also added that the team hopes Green can start bowling soon because it will improve their balance.
Talking about the match, KKR scored 220/4, with Rahane (67) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (51) playing key roles, and Shardul Thakur taking 3 wickets. But MI chased it down comfortably. Rohit Sharma played a big innings, scoring 78 off 38 balls, while Ryan Rickelton added 81 from 43 balls.
Cricket Australia Clarifies Cameron Green’s Bowling Situation
Cricket Australia has now given a clear answer after Ajinkya Rahane raised questions about Cameron Green not bowling.
Rahane had said after the match that Green was not allowed to bowl and pointed towards Cricket Australia for the decision. This created a lot of discussion.
Now the board has explained the real reason. Green is still recovering from a lower back injury he picked up earlier. Because of that, he has been told not to bowl for a short period.
They also said that he is slowly building up his bowling workload in India. The plan is for him to return as a full all-rounder in about 10 to 12 days. KKR already knew about this situation.
This explains why Kolkata Knight Riders could not use him as a bowler in their first match, even though they needed that extra option.
Shane Watson Backs Cameron Green to Handle Price Pressure at KKR
Cameron Green is not under pressure because of his ₹25.20 crore price tag, according to Shane Watson.
Watson, who is part of the KKR coaching staff, said that big price tags can affect some players, but Green is different. He explained that many players in the past have struggled because of expectations, but Green likes to play freely without thinking too much about money.
Watson pointed out that Green has already handled pressure before. When he played for MI earlier, he had a good season even after being bought for a high amount. So, this is not new for him.
He also said that Green feels like he has nothing to lose. That helps him stay relaxed and play his natural game. From what the team has seen in training, he looks confident and ready.
Watson also shared some team updates. Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been working on wicketkeeping for the last few months and can be used as an extra option if needed.
FAQs
Q. Why did Cameron Green not bowl in the match?
A. Green is still recovering from a back injury and is not yet allowed to bowl.
Q. Who made the decision about Green not bowling?
A. The decision was taken by Cricket Australia, not by KKR.
Q. What did Ajinkya Rahane say about the situation?
A. Rahane said Green is not fully fit to bowl yet and the team hopes he can start soon.
Q. How did Cameron Green perform in the match?
A. Green scored 18 runs off 10 balls but did not bowl.
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