MUMBAI, India, March 30, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane aimed a dig at Cricket Australia after $2.7 million all-rounder Cameron Green was unable to bowl as they opened their IPL season with defeat. Green was snapped up by three-time champions Kolkata in the December auction for 252 million rupees to become the most expensive overseas buy in Indian Premier League history. The Kolkata bowlers -- minus Australian international Green -- then took a beating as the hosts chased down their target with five balls to spare. Quizzed afterwards about not using Green as a bowling option, Rahane replied bluntly: "The question you need to ask Cricket Australia." Cricket Australia on Monday said Green has a lower back injury that "requires him to abstain from bowling for a short period".

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 30, 2026 04:42 UTC