Last Updated on 1 month ago by Charbel Coorey

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green was bought by the Kolkata Knight Riders for a whopping INR 25.50 crores in the last IPL auction. KKR lost their IPL 2026 season opener by six wickets against the Mumbai Indians, where they failed to defend 220 runs. 

Cameron Green scored 18 runs off 10 deliveries, but the talking point of the whole game was that the Aussie all-rounder didn’t bowl in the match. Green bowls right-arm fast medium at a decent pace and can hit the deck with his height. 

Everyone, including Kevin Pietersen in the commentary box, was confused as to why Green didn’t bowl even a single over in the game, especially after he claimed to be fully bowling fit for the IPL ahead of the IPL 2026 auction.

Cameron Green did not bowl: Ajinkya Rahane says, ‘ask Cricket Australia’

After the game, KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane was asked this question about Green not contributing with the ball, to which he said, ‘Ask Cricket Australia.’ After this, Cricket Australia released a statement saying that the all-rounder is at the moment dealing with a ‘minor back complaint,’ and the Kolkata Knight Riders were briefed about the details. 

“Cameron has a lower back injury that is being managed but requires him to abstain from bowling for a short period,” said CA in a statement, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.

“Cameron is currently rebuilding his bowling loads in India with a view to return in around 10-12 days’ time. KKR has been communicated with and is fully aware of this information.” 

Ajinkya Rahane also acknowledged the fact that KKR’s bowling will be more balanced when Green starts to bowl. KKR batted well, but they were ineffective with the ball, including their two spinners – Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy. 

Green is a crucial player for 3-time champions with both bat and ball, and they’ll hope that he becomes bowling fit quickly to support their already bleak bowling unit for IPL 2026.