KKR sign Cameron Green for Rs 25.20 crore as Aussie star becomes most expensive overseas player in IPL

New Delhi: Australia all-rounder Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas player in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) signed him for a whopping Rs 25.20 crore at the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. KKR beat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in an intense bidding war for the Aussie star, who was expected to emerge as the costliest buy at the IPL 2026 auction.

One of the most sought-after players ahead of the auction, Green had been dubbed by many to shatter records with KKR and CSK, two teams with the highest purse expected to go after him. As it turned out, Green surpassed Mitchell Starc to become the most expensive overseas player in the history of the league. Starc was sold to KKR for Rs 24.75 crore at the IPL 2024 auction.

Green also became the third most expensive signing in the history of IPL auctions after Team India stars Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer. Pant, who was sold to Lucknow Super Giants for a staggering Rs 27 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction last year, remains the most expensive player in IPL history. Iyer is in the 2nd spot, having been bought by the Punjab Kings for Rs 26.75 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction last year.

Most expensive signings in IPL history:

Rishabh Pant – 27 Crore (LSG)

Shreyas Iyer – 26.75 Crore (PBKS)

Cameron Green – 25.20 Crore (KKR)

Mitchell Starc – 24.75 Crore (KKR)

Venkatesh Iyer – 23.75 Crore (KKR)

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