Cameron Green’s return to bowling in IPL 2026 remains uncertain, at least from KKR’s side. Though he hasn’t bowled yet, his record-breaking cost – Rs 25.20 crore – has drawn sharp reactions from experts and supporters. Instead of silence, there’s now a hint: Tim Southee, KKR’s bowling coach, says action could come shortly. Behind the scenes, ongoing talks between the team and Cricket Australia shape how things unfold. Expect movement, just not today
“Cameron’s been bowling well, tracking obviously his rehab and giving himself back to being able to bowl in games. He’ll continue to do that,” Southee said, speaking at the press conference ahead of KKR’s game against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Monday.
“We’re in regular contact with Cricket Australia, and I’m sure we’ll see Cameron bowling soon,” he added.
Fans have scratched their heads seeing Green toss balls in practice without showing up in games. The reason? Southee stepped in to clear it up.
“All of a sudden, you can’t bowl in the game. That’s why he has been bowling in the nets; he has been working on getting his match-fitness ready, and that takes time. There is constant touch between us and Cricket Australia. I’m sure it’s not far before he starts bowling,” Southee said.
Only twenty runs on the board so far, Cameron Green’s big-money move to IPL 2026 hasn’t sparked into life. Priced at Rs 25.20 crore, hopes ran high – yet results haven’t followed. Matches flew by, Kolkata Knight Riders stumbled twice. The Australian bat stayed quiet when noise was needed most.
It’s harder now because Green stayed off the field even though KKR’s bowlers clearly struggled. Over 220 runs were given up in each match by the purple and gold team.
Out due to injury, Harshit Rana won’t play at all this season – same goes for Akash Deep. The big-money recruit Matheesha Pathirana, brought in for 18 crore rupees from Sri Lanka, hasn’t arrived with the team so far.
