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Cameron Green Joins KKR as Costliest Foreign Player in IPL History
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green joined the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. KKR introduced Green with a supervillain-themed video, after acquiring him for a record sum.
Cameron Green, the Australian all-rounder, has officially joined the KKR camp prior to the IPL 2026 season. KKR revealed Green's arrival via a cinematic video depicting him as a supervillain. The video shows Green holding a hammer and concludes with a villainous smile. Green was acquired by KKR for Rs. 14 crore during the IPL 2026 auction. This makes him the most expensive foreign player in the tournament's history. KKR assistant coach Shane Watson has stated the team's intention to fully utilize Green's skills with both bat and ball.
Key Facts
- Cameron Green joined KKR on Friday, March 20, ahead of the IPL 2026 season.
- KKR introduced Green through a supervillain-themed video.
- Green was bought for Rs. 14 crore in the IPL 2026 auction.
- Green is now the costliest foreign player in IPL history.
- In his IPL career, Green has scored 707 runs and taken 16 wickets.
- Shane Watson said that KKR aims to maximize Green's abilities during the tournament.
- Green is expected to replace Andre Russell, who retired before the season.
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Research Sources
- India Today — Cameron Green or super villain? KKR's intro video for big money buy goes viral