Green lands early
Cameron Green has reportedly arrived early in Kolkata ahead of IPL 2026 and fans are buzzing — he’s noted for a 154 strike rate in powerplays, adding real firepower at the top. Meanwhile, other internationals like Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood have given late-join excuses as IPL prep chatter heats up. ( )
KKR paid INR 25.20 crore for Green at the IPL 2026 mini-auction, making him the most expensive overseas signing in league history. (espncricinfo.com). (espncricinfo.com) KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar has publicly earmarked Green for a top-three batting role to maximise powerplay overs. (cricketaddictor.com). (cricketaddictor.com) Despite being listed as a batter at auction due to an administrative error, Green has confirmed he will also bowl for KKR in the tournament. (cricketnews.com). (cricketnews.com) Days before the IPL window, Green was involved in a heated media exchange after a Sheffield Shield century, a moment covered by multiple outlets as part of his pre-IPL build-up. (Outlook India). (outlookindia.com) Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins has been reported as likely to miss the opening phase of the IPL while he continues rehabilitation for a persistent back issue. (Sportstar/The Hindu). (sportstar.thehindu.com) Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Josh Hazlewood is also expected to miss the tournament’s opening matches as he manages a long-standing hamstring/Achilles problem, with local reports saying he could sit out at least the first two fixtures. (Times of India). (timesofindia.indiatimes.com) The first phase of IPL 2026 runs from March 28 to April 12, with the season opener scheduled for March 28 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium — dates that frame why early availability and phased arrivals are drawing intense attention. (ipl.com). (iplt20.com)
