IPL 2026 Auction: Why Cameron Green Will Get Only Rs 18 Crore ...
Australian cricket team all-rounder Cameron Green scripted history by becoming the costliest overseas player in the history of the IPL auction.
sports.ndtv.comCameron Green’s IPL 2026 price reached a record level for overseas players, with reports stating he was bought for ₹25.20 crore at the IPL mini-auction. He became the costliest overseas buy in IPL history, surpassing previous records.[2][3]
Key points to know now
- Base price awareness: Green had registered at a base price of ₹2 crore, but bidding pushed his final price well above that level.[1][5]
- Team and impact: He was associated with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for IPL 2026, a move seen as a signal of KKR’s intent to add a dynamic all-rounder to their lineup.[6][2]
- Salary cap nuance: Despite the high auction price, there are rules about the payable salary for the season, with some reports noting the official IPL salary cap on overseas pay, which can differ from the auction figure in public discussions.[3]
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- Example: In mega auctions, a player's base price can be dwarfed by bidding wars, so the final contract often reflects both skill demand and franchise budgeting rather than the base price alone.
Would you like a brief summary of how this price compares to prior overseas records in IPL history, or a quick table comparing Green’s reported price with other top overseas buys in different years? I can also fetch a current official confirmation or team announcement if you want the most authoritative source.