More versatile? Cameron Green drops bombshell on role in IPL 2026 after auction list twist
Australian star all-rounder Cameron Green has cleared up the confusion surrounding his batting list for the IPL 2026 mini-auction, which is scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi on December 16. Green said he would contribute with both bat and ball in the upcoming season, adding that it was a mistake by his manager.
The 26-year-old skipped the last IPL season as he recovered from back surgery. He returned to competitive cricket as a batter in June. A medical examination later allowed him to resume bowling in international cricket. He has contributed in both disciplines for Australia during the ongoing Ashes series.
My Manager Accidentally Selected the Wrong Box – Clarifying Issues from Cameron Green
Cameron Green said his manager listed him in the IPL auction only as a batter. Green assured that he is fully fit to play in IPL 2026, adding that the wrong option was selected by mistake. He made it clear that teams can expect all of his versatile skills.
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“I’ll be ready to play,” Green said ahead of Australia’s training session in Adelaide on the morning of December 14. “I don’t know if my manager would like to hear this, but there was a trick on his part. He didn’t want to say ‘hitter’. I think he accidentally picked the wrong box. It was kind of funny how it all played out, but it was actually a trick on his part.”
It’s a bit of a lottery where you could go – Cameron Green
Cameron Green entered the auction at the highest base price of Rs 2 crore. He is likely to attract interest from several franchises right off the bat. Green said he plans to watch the proceedings with his teammates, calling the auction an unpredictable but enjoyable experience.
“I’m sure I will be [watching]with a few other guys. They are always a lot of fun to watch. It’s a bit of a lottery of where you could go, but also who could be in your team, so it’s always been fun to watch,” the all-rounder said.
Cameron Green’s rising value ahead of IPL 2026 auction
Cameron Green has already shown his talent in the IPL. He made his IPL debut with Mumbai Indians (MI) in 2023, scoring over 450 runs, including a century, and taking a few wickets. He moved to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) the following year and again added useful runs and wickets.
Green is one of the most talked about players in the IPL 2026 mini-auction. Many teams are expected to bid for him, and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) seem to be the favorites as they have the biggest purse after releasing Andre Russell.
The all-rounder cannot earn more than Rs 18 crore. A new rule states that any amount above Rs 18 crore will not go to the player but will be retained by the BCCI for the welfare and development of the player.
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