SPORTS DESK: Cameron Green: IPL’s Priciest Foreign Player!
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green stole the spotlight in the IPL 2026 mini-auction held in Abu Dhabi.
Kolkata Knight Riders outbid rivals to secure him for a whopping Rs.25.20 crore.
This deal marks Green as the most expensive overseas player ever in IPL auctions.
Fierce Bidding War Unfolds
The contest for Green heated up quickly between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders.
Other teams like Rajasthan Royals joined early but dropped out as prices soared.
In the end, KKR’s determination won the day, eclipsing Mitchell Starc’s previous overseas record of Rs.24.75 crore from 2024.
Contrasting Fortunes for Indian Talents
While overseas stars drew massive investments, several promising Indian players faced quieter moments.
Young opener Prithvi Shaw, with a base price of Rs.75 lakh, attracted no bids and went unsold for the second straight auction.
Despite strong recent domestic performances, he continues to wait for an IPL return.
Other Notable Unsold Players
Explosive middle-order batsman Sarfaraz Khan also found no takers.
His timing was notable, coming shortly after a quickfire 73 off 22 balls in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Devon Conway similarly remained unsold in the early rounds.
Key Highlights from the Auction
The mini-auction saw teams filling limited slots with targeted buys.
- Cameron Green: Sold to KKR for Rs.25.20 crore (new overseas record).
- Intense rivalry: Primarily between KKR and CSK.
- Unsold names: Prithvi Shaw, Sarfaraz Khan, Devon Conway.
This event underscores the high stakes for versatile overseas all-rounders while highlighting challenges for some established domestic talents.