Kolkata Knight Riders have had a tough start to IPL 2026, losing their first two matches, and their woes continued against Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens on Monday.Green had another short stay in the crease. He faced two balls in the match on April 6, scoring a boundary off Xavier Bartlett before edging the next delivery to the wicket-keeper.The sending off led to backlash on social media, with fans questioning his form and his Rs 25.20 crore price tag. Some said his performance did not match expectations and pointed out that he was not consistent.
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“Useless would be an understatement to use with Cameron Green. He showed some glimpses of his potential in 2023, but since then, it’s been a waste of time. Australia and the Indian Premier League are wasting everyone’s time and energy by making him play constantly,” A user wrote on X.
There was also talk about his role in the team. With Green not yet cleared to play by Cricket Australia, some felt that his role as a batsman alone did not justify the amount spent on him. The common view was that “the price doesn’t match the performance”, while others said the issue might be related to how he is used in the team.Some users have suggested changes to the playing XI, with players such as Tim Seifert pointed out as potential options and calling for a change in the batting order.
Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings shared one point each after their Indian Premier League match was called off due to incessant rain and subsequent dampness on the field.Meanwhile, Ravichandran Ashwin questioned KKR’s decision to bat first in a rain-affected match and pointed out the lack of experience in their bowling attack.The weather forecast had already called for rain around 8pm EST, and it arrived as expected, forcing the match to be halted. By then, KKR had lost two wickets, with Bartlett Allen and Green dismissed.“When you know it’s going to be a rain-affected match, with an inexperienced bowling attack at your disposal, you choose to bat first. Interesting thought process,” Ashwin wrote on X.