Cameron Green, who was acquired by KKR for a staggering Rs 25.2 crore, has not yet been cleared to bowl by Cricket Australia's medical team.
Cameron Green was bought for Rs 25.20 crore at the auction as a long-term replacement for the now-retired Andre Russell.
Cameron Green, purchased by KKR for a jaw-dropping Rs 25.2 crore at last year's IPL auction, didn't bowl an over in their season opening six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians.
With injuries and absentees in their pace attack, Kolkata Knight Riders need star spinners Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy to step up.
Keeping in mind his all-round prowess, Green was bought by KKR for an eye-watering Rs 25.20 crore, making him the most expensive overseas buy ever in the IPL.
Is Cricket Australia dictating its players too much? Cameron Green's unwillingness to bowl in Kolkata Knight Riders' IPL 2026 opener against Mumbai Indians has strengthened that perception.
Former India opener Aakash Chopra said that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) should be eligible for a refund if Cameron Green does not bowl during IPL 2026.
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has weighed in on the ongoing controversy involving Cameron Green and Kolkata Knight Riders.
Cricket Australia has finally responded to the claims made by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Ajinkya Rahane, who had accused the board of preventing all-rounder Cameron Green from bowling.
Create an international window and make the best players available at peak fitness was the unique selling proposition for IPL. That led to club over country debate. Perhaps in the 19th season we see the reverse, at least from the Australian camp.