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Ashwin: IPL teams should reduce payment for unfulfilled contracts
Ravichandran Ashwin suggests IPL teams should have the option to reduce payments for players not fulfilling contracted roles. The comments reference Kolkata Knight Riders' Cameron Green, who will participate in the campaign against Mumbai Indians on March 29.
Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced concerns about player workload in the IPL. Ashwin suggested that franchises should have the option to reduce payments for contracted roles not fulfilled. His comments precede Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) campaign launch against Mumbai Indians on March 29. KKR bought all-rounder Cameron Green for Rs 25.20 crore. Green's recent form and bowling workload have been limited. During the T20 World Cup, Green scored 24 runs in three innings.
Key Facts
- Ravichandran Ashwin raised concerns about player workload ahead of the IPL season.
- Ashwin suggests teams should reduce payments for players not fulfilling contracts.
- Cameron Green will participate in the campaign against Mumbai Indians on March 29.
- KKR acquired Cameron Green for Rs 25.20 crore.
- Green scored 24 runs in three innings during the T20 World Cup.
- Green bowled three overs across two matches at the T20 World Cup, securing one wicket.
- Green bowled four overs in two matches against Pakistan, taking one wicket.
- During the 2025/26 The Ashes, Green took four wickets, bowling 61.5 overs.
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Research Sources
- The Times of India — Ashwin says 'deduct Rs 2 crores' if star Australian cricketer fails to bowl four overs in IPL | Cricket News - The Times of India