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Pujara Says KKR Could Release Cameron Green Before IPL 2027
Cheteshwar Pujara says Kolkata Knight Riders could release Cameron Green before the IPL 2027 mini-auction.
Green is an Australian all-rounder who joined KKR for Rs 25.2 crore at the 2026 auction.
He scored 322 runs in 14 matches and took seven wickets in 10 bowling innings.
Pujara says the high price may make Green a release candidate, though KKR could try to buy him again at auction.
Teams are weighing who to keep and who to let go, with the retention deadline set for November 17.
The decisions will shape teams’ budgets and squads for the 2027 season.
Cheteshwar Pujara predicted that Kolkata Knight Riders could release Cameron Green before the IPL 2027 mini-auction.
Green was bought for Rs 25.2 crore at the IPL 2026 mini-auction and scored 322 runs and took seven wickets during the season.
Pujara also named Nicholas Pooran as a possible release by Lucknow Super Giants, while suggesting Ayush Badoni could leave if Pooran is retained.
The IPL 2027 retention deadline is November 17, according to NDTV Sports.
- Who
- Cheteshwar Pujara made the predictions about possible IPL team releases.
- What
- He said Cameron Green and Nicholas Pooran could be released before the IPL 2027 mini-auction.
- When
- The predictions were reported on November 8, 2026. The retention deadline is November 17.
- Where
- The predictions concern IPL franchises, including Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants.
- Why
- Pujara said releasing Green could give Kolkata Knight Riders a sizeable purse; the sources do not state a specific reason for a possible Pooran release.
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Kolkata Knight Riders bought Cameron Green for Rs 25.2 crore.
Green scored 322 runs in 14 matches and took seven wickets in 10 bowling innings.
Star Sports posted that Pujara had predicted potential releases from all 10 franchises.
The IPL 2027 retention deadline is scheduled.
- Green's auction price
- Rs 25.2 crore
- Green's IPL 2026 runs
- 322 in 14 matches
- Green's IPL 2026 wickets
- Seven in 10 bowling innings
- Retention deadline
- November 17, 2026
- Possible KKR release
- Cameron Green
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The retention puzzle is getting trickier, and some tough calls could be around the corner! 👀 Cheteshwar Pujara predicts potential releases from all 10 franchises ahead of #TATAIPL Retention 2027.