Former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has shared his suggestion for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on seemingly getting the best out of Cameron Green in IPL 2026. Ashwin has candidly suggested the Knight Riders to slash money from Green’s contracted amount of ₹25.20 crore if he bowls only two overs instead of the quota of four.
“If you bowl only 2 overs, I will deduct Rs 2 crore” – Ravichandran Ashwin
In what was one of the high-profile signings in IPL history, Green went for ₹25.20 crore to become the most costliest overseas signing in IPL history. With the Knight Riders needing a replacement for the retired Andre Russell, they won the battle with other franchises to secure the towering all-rounder’s services. With Green having back injury issues, Ashwin told in his YouTube channel, Aish ki baat:
“I have one question regarding Cameron Green. Will Cricket Australia allow him to bowl four overs in every IPL match? Cricket Australia can very well tell him, ‘You cannot bowl four overs.’ So we need to wait and see what the situation is regarding him. It’s very simple. Cricket Australia are saying you play in the IPL, but for us, Test cricket is more important. He’s centrally contracted with them. But a similar opportunity should be given to the IPL teams. If you bowl only 2 overs, I will deduct Rs 2 crore from your contract fee. If he’s not able to deliver the four overs, you have the right to cut the money.”
The 39-year-old single-mindedly claimed that there should be no restrictions on any player to perform for their respective IPL teams, stating:
When you were coming into the auction, we expected you to bowl four overs every time. If there are restrictions, then the team should be able to cut the contract money. This is my simple and humble opinion. If you are KKR and Shah Rukh Khan, you have given Rs 25 crore to one player, and he says, ‘I will only bowl one over.’ How will you feel?”
Cameron Green’s best IPL season came for the Mumbai Indians
Green also went for an enormous amount of ₹17.50 crore shelled out by the Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2023. The Aussie performed well that season, clattering 452 runs at 50.22 alongside a strike rate of 160.28 with a best of 100*.
He featured for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 2024 edition.
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