IPL Auction 2026: Cameron Green Becomes Most Expensive Overseas Player in History, Joins KKR for ₹25.20 Cr
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) outbid Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to acquire Australian all-rounder Cameron Green for a staggering ₹25.20 crore ($2.8 million). With this, Green has become the most expensive foreign player and the third most expensive player overall in IPL history.
Auction Highlights:
- KKR vs CSK Battle: While Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals were also in the race at the beginning of the auction, a fierce bidding war ultimately ensued between KKR and CSK.
- The Power of the Purse: KKR entered the auction with the largest purse of ₹64.3 crore, which they utilized effectively.
- Salary Cap Twist: Although the bid was ₹25.20 crore, due to the 'salary cap' rule for foreign players, Green will only receive ₹18 crore. The remaining ₹7.20 crore will go to the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) Player Welfare Fund.
- Among the Top 3: Green is now the third most expensive player in the IPL, after Rishabh Pant (₹27 crore) and Shreyas Iyer (₹26.75 crore).
Other Big Names:
- David Miller: Bought by Delhi Capitals for ₹2 crore.
- Quinton de Kock: Returns to Mumbai Indians.
- Unsold Players: Big names like Prithvi Shaw, Sarfaraz Khan, and Devon Conway went unsold in the first round.
Arjit Kumar - Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025
