IPL 2026 Auction: Cameron Green was bought by KKR for Rs 25.20 crore.

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹25.20 crore in the IPL 2026 auction on Tuesday, making him the third most expensive player in IPL history and the most expensive foreign player ever in the auction. KKR initially faced stiff competition from Rajasthan Royals, who backed out after the bidding crossed ₹13 crore. Chennai Super Kings then joined the bidding, driving the price above ₹20 crore. Ultimately, KKR outbid CSK to secure Green for ₹25.20 crore.

Cameron Green IPL Career

Cameron Green boasts an impressive IPL record. Playing two seasons for Mumbai Indians (2023) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (2024), he scored 707 runs at a strike rate of 153.69 and also took 16 wickets with his right-arm fast bowling. Due to injury, Green missed the 2025 season and was included in the auction as a batsman, but last week he confirmed that he will be fit to bowl in IPL 2026.

Cameron Green said, I'm ready to bowl. I don't know if my manager will be happy to hear this, but there was a mistake on their part. They didn't mean to say 'batsman'. I think they accidentally ticked the wrong box. The whole thing was quite funny the way it unfolded, but the mistake was definitely on their end.

Cameron Green maximum fee

Cameron Green may have been bought for ₹25.20 crore, but he will only receive ₹18 crore. The remaining ₹7.20 crore will go to the BCCI. The board will use this money for the welfare of the players. So, let's understand why this is the case.

Cameron Green will lose crores of rupees due to the BCCI's 'maximum fee' rule. According to the rule, the maximum price a foreign player can command in the auction is the lower of the highest retention slab (₹18 crore) and the price of the most expensive player in the previous mega auction. It doesn't matter how much the player was bid for during the auction.

Most expensive player in IPL history

1. Rishabh Pant: ₹27 crore (LSG)
2. Shreyas Iyer: ₹26.75 crore (PBKS)
3. Cameron Green: ₹25.20 crore (KKR)
4. Mitchell Starc: ₹24.75 crore (KKR)
5. Venkatesh Iyer: ₹23.75 crore (KKR)

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