New Delhi: After a disappointing IPL 2026 campaign, Cameron GreeneHis struggles with the bat continued when the Australian all-rounder was dismissed for a wicket in the first ODI of the three-match series against Pakistan.Green was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2026 auction for a record-breaking Rs 25.20 crore, making him the most expensive foreign player in IPL history. However, the hefty price tag failed to translate into the kind of performance that KKR had hoped for.The lean run continued in Rawalpindi, where Pakistan’s young debutant Arafat Minhas made a dream start to his ODI career. Minhas, who took five wickets on debut, dismissed Green without troubling the scorers.The young spinner bowled a slightly short ball on the leg-stump which went away quickly. Green rooted deep in his crease and failed to take the turn. The ball hit his bat and bounced over the off-stump, ending his stay at the crease instantly.Green’s IPL campaign was also impressive. Representing KKR, he scored 322 runs in 14 matches at a strike rate of 145.70. Despite a few useful contributions, he failed to consistently justify the record fee.Green remains the most expensive foreign player in IPL history, while Rishabh Pant holds the record for the overall costliest player after being bought by Lucknow Supergiants for Rs 27 crore in the IPL 2025 auction.KKR’s season mirrored Green’s struggles. The three-time champions failed to make the play-offs, finishing seventh in the standings with six wins, seven losses and one draw from their 14 league matches led by captain Ajinkya Rahane.The campaign got off to a poor start, with defeats to Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad exposing weaknesses in both departments. Although they have had some memorable victories against Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians, consistency has been their biggest challenge.A dramatic Super Over win against Lucknow Supergiants briefly revived KKR’s playoff hopes, but a crucial defeat later in the season proved costly. Oh A six-wicket loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru ended their chances, while a 40-run loss against Delhi Capitals in their last league game effectively summed up a disappointing campaign marked by missed opportunities and inconsistency.
