IPL 2026: KKR see Cameron Green as a long-term prospect
Kolkata Knight Riders coach Abhishek Nayar addressed concerns about Cameron Green's bowling. He stated Green was acquired as a long-term prospect, not just for immediate impact. The team considered Green as a potential all-rounder if Andre Russell was unavailable.
Nayar acknowledged that future circumstances can alter plans. He also expressed confidence in Varun Chakravarthy's return to form.
KOLKATA: There was much talk about Kolkata Knight Riders missing Cameron Green the bowler after going down to Mumbai Indians even after scoring more than 200 runs. Green, who came on board as the highest paid player in the auction, fetching Rs 25. 20 crore, was barred from bowling by Cricket Australia since the allrounder returned after a back injury.
However, KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar was not disheartened as he said Green was picked as a long-term prospect. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!
“I think the idea of picking a player in an auction is not always very short-sighted. There is obviously a horizon. You look at what a player has done over a number of years and the skill set he possesses,” he stated on Wednesday.