Archive · 22 Dec 2025
KKR Acquires Cameron Green for IPL 2026
KKR's assistant coach Shane Watson is very happy that his team bought Cameron Green in the IPL 2026 auction.
He thinks Green is a great all-rounder who can bat really well and bowl fast.
Watson wants to help Green improve his skills.
KKR spent a lot of money to get Green because they believe he will be a valuable player for many years.
They also bought other players like Matheesha Pathirana and Finn Allen.
Last year, KKR won the IPL, but this year they didn't do as well and finished in 8th place.
Watson is excited to work with Green and other experienced players like Dwayne Bravo to make the team stronger.
KKR had the biggest budget for the auction, over 60 crore rupees, and Watson praised the team's head coach Abhishek Nayar for his deep knowledge of every player in the world.
KKR acquired Cameron Green for Rs 25.2 crore in the IPL 2026 auction, competing against Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals.
Assistant coach Shane Watson praised Green's all-round skills as a batter and bowler, highlighting his versatility and potential.
Watson expressed excitement about working closely with Green to help him develop his T20 skills.
KKR had a significant budget of over 60 crore rupees after releasing players, which they used to sign Green and other key players.
Green's ability to bat in multiple positions and his world-class fast bowling were key factors in KKR's decision to acquire him.
- Who
- KKR assistant coach Shane Watson, KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar, and player Cameron Green
- What
- KKR's acquisition of Cameron Green in the IPL 2026 auction
- When
- Earlier this week (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- IPL auction in Abu Dhabi, Kolkata Knight Riders team
- Why
- To enhance the team's batting and bowling capabilities and rebuild the team
- Player
- Cameron Green
- Team
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Auction Price
- Rs 25.2 crore
- Competing Teams
- Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals
- KKR's 2024 Season
- Won the IPL
- KKR's 2025 Season
- Finished 8th
- Other Key Signings
- Matheesha Pathirana, Rachin Ravindra, Finn Allen, Mustafizur Rahman
- KKR's Auction Budget
- Over 60 crore rupees