Cameron Green becomes most expensive overseas player in IPL history
The excitement of the IPL 2026 mini-auction has begun in Abu Dhabi today. There are 10 teams in the field to fill only 77 slots. Many teams were seen fighting at the auction table to buy Cameron Green. There was a long fight between Rajasthan Royals and KKR for Green. After this, there was a fierce fight between Chennai and KKR for Green. Finally, KKR bought Green for Rs 25 crore.
Green made his IPL debut in 2023 with Mumbai Indians. He was bought for Rs 17.5 crore that year. He became one of the most expensive overseas players at that time. He proved his worth and also performed brilliantly for Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2024. His IPL statistics speak volumes about his talent.
Despite his success in cricket, Cameron Green is facing a major health problem. He recently revealed that he has chronic kidney disease. Green said that he was diagnosed at birth that his kidneys were not filtering blood properly. Currently, his kidneys are working at about 60% of their capacity and he is in stage two of the disease.
Green surpassed the previous record bid for an overseas player held by fellow Aussie Mitchell Starc (₹24.75 crore), also by Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024. Rishabh Pant remains the most expensive player in IPL history when Lucknow Super Giants bought the Indian keeper-batsman for ₹27 crore at the 2025 auction.
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