India, Dec. 8 -- Cameron Green's 2 cr base price is cosmetic. In an auction where genuine pace-bowling batting all-rounders are rare, he is almost certain to spark a marquee bidding war. Strip it down, and three franchises stand out as serious suitors: KKR, CSK and LSG.

They have lost Andre Russell and, with him, a whole identity: lower-order power plus at least two overs of pace. Green is the closest replacement available - a tall right-handed batter who can bat anywhere from 3 to 6, attack pace and bowl hard lengths at Eden Gardens. KKR also walk in with the largest purse, which lets them chase a premium all-rounder without crippling the rest of their build or plans. Need plus money plus role match makes them the natural frontrunner. ...