India, Dec. 16 -- Australia all-rounder Cameron Green, who was expected to be the biggest billing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction, lived up to the hype as he was picked up by three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 25.20 crore on Tuesday. The 26-year-old entered the auction at a base price of INR 2 crore, and he ended up fetching 12 times more money in an intense bidding war that broke out at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Green entered the auction as a batter; however, days ahead of the auction, he confirmed that it was a clerical error by his manager. He also confirmed that he would indeed be bowling in the tournament.

After being picked up for more than INR 25 crore, Green became the most expensive play...