Australian all-rounder Cameron Green has provided crucial clarity just two days before the IPL 2026 auction, confirming his readiness to bowl. This dispels any confusion surrounding his registration, which was mistakenly marked as a batter due to a managerial error. Green described the mix-up as a simple ‘stuff-up’ from his manager’s side.
Speaking during a training session in Adelaide, Green elaborated on the incident. “I’ll be good to bowl,” he stated, humorously adding, “I don’t know if my manager would like to hear this, but there was a stuff-up on his end. He didn’t mean to say ‘batter’. I think he accidentally selected the wrong box.” He found the ensuing situation quite amusing.
Having recovered from back surgery that kept him out of the previous mega auction, Green initially returned to cricket as a specialist batter. He has since been cleared to resume bowling and has actively participated in the ongoing Ashes series, demonstrating his full fitness ahead of the December 16th IPL auction.
Green has put himself forward at the highest base price of ₹2 crore. Experts anticipate this will ignite fierce bidding early in the auction, potentially driving his price well over 20 crores, despite a new cap on fees for players who missed the main auction. Green himself admitted to enjoying the spectacle of the IPL auction, stating, “I’m sure I will be watching, with a few other guys. They’re always good fun to watch. It’s a bit of a lottery where you might go, but also who might be in your team, so it’s always been fun to watch.”
In his IPL career, Green played for Mumbai Indians in 2023, scoring 452 runs at an average of 50.22, including a century. He was then traded to Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the subsequent season, where he notched 255 runs from 12 innings and took 16 wickets overall. Kolkata Knight Riders are reportedly keen on acquiring Green, especially after releasing Andre Russell. With the largest purse of ₹64.30 crore, KKR is well-positioned to make a strong bid for the Australian all-rounder.