Kolkata Knight Riders received a timely shot in the arm ahead of their IPL 2026 encounter with Lucknow Super Giants, as record signing Cameron Green nears full fitness to resume bowling. The Aussie all-rounder, who commanded 25.20 crore at the mega auction, has been a batting-only specialist so far this season owing to a back niggle flagged by Cricket Australia.
CA’s March 30 statement post KKR’s opener against Mumbai Indians detailed Green’s lower back treatment and a phased return to bowling, estimated at 10-12 days. With the tournament now well underway, reliable sources confirm he’s primed for action.
Green’s track record underscores his value. His 2023 stint with MI yielded 452 runs and 6 scalps in 16 matches, followed by 255 runs and 10 wickets for RCB in 2024. However, IPL 2026 has been tough for him at KKR – a meager 24 runs in three games, no overs bowled.
The Eden Gardens outfit’s pace battery is decimated: Pathirana, Rana, Deep out injured; Mustafizur pulled by BCCI; Chakaravarthy off-color. KKR’s campaign hangs by a thread after two defeats and a washout, scraping one point.
As LSG looms large, Green’s bowling renaissance offers hope. Could this be the catalyst for KKR to claw back into contention? The IPL spotlight intensifies.
