Cameron Green and Sunil Gavaskar (PTI Images)
New Delhi: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has raised concerns about the balance of the Kolkata Knight Riders squad in IPL 2026, especially due to Cameron Green’s limited role. Green was bought in as a key all-rounder, and did not play in the first two matches, which affected the team’s overall composition and resilience.Gavaskar suggested that KKR may need to rethink its strategy.
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“KKR will need to think about their combination if Cameron Green is not going to play. If he is not contributing with the ball, they may have to consider bringing in another specialist batsman,” he told Star Sports.While acknowledging Green’s batting ability, Gavaskar pointed out the lack of consistency. “We know that he has scored a hundred in the Indian Premier League and that he can bat well, but his form has not been great recently,” he said. He also highlighted weaknesses in the middle order, adding: “The green at No. 4 is good, but the biggest concern seems to be No. 5 and No. 6.”KKR have struggled so far, losing back-to-back matches, which has raised concerns about the team’s balance and performance.On the other hand, Gavaskar praised Nitish Kumar Reddy for his all-round display for Sunrisers Hyderabad. He noted a clear improvement in Reddy’s bowling, stating, “He’s definitely bowling faster now and obviously he’s added a little more pace… You can see better rhythm and flow in his movements as well.”Reddy’s performance with bat and ball played a major role in his team’s victory. Gavaskar described this progress as “very encouraging news for India”, highlighting his potential as a future asset for the national team.
