New Delhi: Expectations are sky high. Cameron Greene All rounder. He started as the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders. Ajinkya RahaneResponding to a reporter’s question about KKR not bowling green in their opening IPL 2026 match, Cricket Australia then issued a clarification on Rahane’s comment. Since then, the debate has gained momentum.Now the head coach of Australia. Andrew McDonald He said that the all-rounder needs to balance the expectations from both his IPL franchise and the national team.“There are high expectations in the IPL, and there are high expectations of any all-rounder who makes the Australian team. It’s not unfair, but there is an expectation around all-rounders that they contribute in a certain way,” MacDonald told SEN Radio.Considering his all-round abilities, Green was bought by KKR for Rs 25.20 crore, making him the most expensive overseas purchase ever in the IPL.“It’s almost like they want him to average less than 45 with the bat and 30 with the ball. And there are very few who do that. I’m sure his career will go up,” MacDonald said.
“We know he is good enough. He just has to balance all these expectations, and especially playing in all three formats, which is a major challenge for any cricketer,” he added.Rahane’s comments on the injured Green not bowling in the IPL match against Mumbai Indians sparked a mild controversy over his fitness status. Later, Cricket Australia clarified that the KKR management is “fully aware” of the 26-year-old’s back problem, which will keep him out of bowling for 10-12 days.However, MacDonald said Green’s fitness concerns would not count against him being considered as an all-format player, particularly in Tests for Australia.“I think the answer is yes (all-format players). I have to talk to the selectors about that. But if you look at the last (Australian) team, Usman (Khawaja) has retired, and he has vacated the No.5 slot,” the head coach said.“But you have (Bev) Webster and Green potentially playing on the same team, it gives us incredible flexibility. But I think he (Green) is pretty good.“It’s just a matter of time before he’s in a situation where he’s performing for Australia. I think he’s got some things to work on in his game, but it’s no different than anybody else’s,” he added.
