'Ami KKR': Cameron Green's first message; Aussie all-rounder picked for Rs 25.20 crore

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders shattered records astatine the IPL players’ auction connected Tuesday, shelling retired a staggering Rs 25.20 crore to unafraid Australian all-rounder Cameron Green.The bid saw Green eclipse compatriot Mitchell Starc’s erstwhile people of Rs 24.75 crore, making him the astir costly overseas subordinate successful IPL auction history.

The assertive bidding came aft KKR and Chennai Super Kings engaged successful a fierce duel for the all-rounder, with the Kolkata franchise yet prevailing.

Despite the eye-catching figure, Green volition gain ?18 crore (USD 1.9 million) for the season, successful enactment with the auction rules for overseas players. The remaining magnitude volition beryllium directed towards the BCCI’s subordinate improvement programme. In contrast, Matheesha Pathirana volition person his afloat magnitude arsenic it falls wrong the prescribed wage cap.

Green, who has antecedently represented Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, has featured successful 29 IPL matches truthful far, scoring 707 runs and picking up 16 wickets.Following his big-money move, Green shared a video connection for KKR fans, which was posted by the franchise."Hey KKR fans, it's Cam Green here. I'm truthful excited to beryllium portion of Kolkata for this year's IPL, to get down to the Eden Gardens, get utilized to the ambiance and anticipation it's a large twelvemonth for us. So, spot you soon. Ami KKR," Green said.