KKR Coach Defends Record Cameron Green Signing, Eyes Top-Order Dominance
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Head Coach Abhishek Nayar has strongly defended the franchise’s record-breaking acquisition of Australian all-rounder Cameron Green at the recent IPL auction. KKR secured Green for a staggering Rs 25.20 crore, making him the most expensive overseas player in IPL history.
Nayar explained that the aggressive bidding was part of a long-term strategy to secure a key top-order batter capable of taking the franchise forward following the retirement of Andre Russell. The coach confirmed that KKR views Green as a top-three batsman, expecting him to deliver consistently high returns. This strategic investment signals KKR’s intent to build a dominant top order, aiming for the kind of consistent run-scoring that underpinned their past successes.
“We see Cameron Green batting in the top three. He is a player who can score 500 runs for us.”
Abhishek Nayar, Kolkata Knight Riders Head Coach
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“We see Cameron Green batting in the top three. He is a player who can score 500 runs for us.”
Abhishek Nayar, Kolkata Knight Riders Head Coach