Kolkata, April 7 -- Kolkata Knight Riders' big-money investment in Cameron Green is yet to yield returns, with the Australian all-rounder struggling to justify his record price tag in the early stages of IPL 2026.

Bought for a staggering Rs 25.20 crore, making him the most expensive overseas signing in IPL auction history, Green has failed to make a significant impact in his first three outings.

Playing primarily as a batter even as KKR awaits the green signal from Cricket Australia to resume his bowling, his latest setback came in Monday's rain-hit clash against Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens, where he managed just two balls before edging Xavier Bartlett behind.

The washout meant there was little game time overall, but it added to a growi...