US Edition"Needed Someone To Take KKR Forward": Head Coach Abhishek Nayar On Buying Cameron Green
KKR invested heavily in Cameron Green to fill the top-order gap left by Andre Russell, aiming for consistent 500-run contributions this IPL season, coach Nayar said.
- At the IPL 2026 auction, Kolkata Knight Riders paid INR 25.20 crore for Cameron Green, a record-breaking signing, while head coach Abhishek Nayar said the franchise `wanted to go all out` to secure him.
- With Andre Russell retired, KKR decided they must have Cameron Green to take the franchise forward, seeing him as a top‑order batter for the top three.
- Nayar highlighted Green's scoring potential, noting he can score 500 runs and past success came when KKR's top three batters scored more than 400 runs.
- As a result, KKR's top order will be reshaped as Abhishek Nayar said Cameron Green `solves different problems` and KKR failed to re-sign Venkatesh Iyer, who joined Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
- Green arrived as the auction's most sought‑after name, and Kolkata Knight Riders said the goal was `to do whatever we could` to secure him, showing their focus on marquee top‑order talent.
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Abhishek Nayar reveals Cameron Green's batting position in IPL 2026, after KKR's INR 25.2 crore acquisition
Kolkata Knight Riders signed Cameron Green for INR 25.2 crore in the IPL 2026 auction. KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar revealed the reason behind buying him at such a high cost, revealing that the franchise could have gone even higher to sign him. He also revealed Green's batting number.
Cameron Green is the future: Why KKR went big for all-rounder in IPL 2026 auction
Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Abhishek Nayar details the strategic acquisition of Australian all-rounder Cameron Green at the IPL 2026 auction, highlighting the franchise's intent to strengthen its top order and fill the gap left by Andre Russell's departure.
Needed someone to take KKR forward, he can score 500 runs for us: Head coach Nayar on Greens acquisition - The Tribune
Green's acquisition for Rs 25.20 crores by KKR was the biggest story of the IPL 2026 auction held in Abu Dhabi last week, becoming the most expensive overseas buy in history of the tournament and third-most expensive player overall.
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