Australian all-rounder Cameron Green has officially confirmed his bowling availability for the upcoming IPL 2026 auction, scheduled for December 16th. This clarification comes just two days before the event and resolves confusion stemming from an administrative error where his manager mistakenly registered him as a batter. Green downplayed the incident as a simple ‘stuff-up’.
Addressing the media before Australia’s practice session, Green detailed the mix-up. “I’ll be good to bowl,” he stated confidently. He added with a chuckle, “I don’t know if my manager would like to hear this, but there was a stuff-up on his end. He didn’t mean to say ‘batter’. I think he accidentally selected the wrong box.” The player acknowledged the humor in the situation.
Green, who missed the last mega auction due to back surgery, has made a remarkable comeback. Initially returning to cricket as a specialist batsman, he has now received full clearance to bowl. His active participation and bowling performances in the current Ashes series are strong indicators of his peak physical condition ahead of the IPL auction.
With a base price set at ₹2 crore, Green is expected to be one of the most sought-after players. His confirmed bowling ability is likely to trigger a bidding war, driving his final price significantly higher, potentially exceeding 20 crores, despite salary cap regulations for players who missed the mega auction. Green shared his excitement about the auction process: “I’m sure I will be watching, with a few other guys. They’re always good fun to watch. It’s a bit of a lottery where you might go, but also who might be in your team, so it’s always been fun to watch.”
Green’s IPL journey includes a successful 2023 season with Mumbai Indians, where he scored 452 runs at an impressive average, and a subsequent stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where he contributed 255 runs and 16 wickets. Kolkata Knight Riders are reportedly showing strong interest in acquiring Green, especially after releasing Andre Russell. Their substantial remaining purse of ₹64.30 crore positions them as a prime candidate to make an aggressive bid for the Australian all-rounder.