India, Dec. 16 -- Cameron Green joined Kolkata Knight Riders at the IPL 2026 mini auction for a massive sum of Rs.25.2 crore on Tuesday. The move saw him become the most expensive overseas player at an IPL auction, overtaking Mitchell Starc ( Rs.24.75 crore). (IPL Auction 2026 Live Updates)

It was a fierce bidding war, as KKR ultimately emerged victorious. But it was MI, who started the bidding, at his base price of Rs.2 crore. But MI quickly pulled out of the race due to their purse, which is only Rs.2.6 crore for the mini auction, and Anant Ambani's reaction summed up the situation.

Instead of raising the paddle, Ambani pulled out of the race by raising his hand and showing a thumbs-up. The moment was perfectly summed up by the smile ...