Australian allrounder Cameron Green has cleared the air ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, confirming that he will be fully available to bowl despite being listed as a batter in the official auction register. The 26-year-old revealed that the classification error was the result of a simple paperwork mistake by his management team.
Green, who has previously represented Mumbai Indians (2023) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2024), missed the entire 2025 IPL season while recovering from back surgery. He returned to international cricket earlier this year as a specialist batter but has since been medically cleared to resume bowling duties and is currently operating as a full allrounder for Australia in the ongoing Ashes series.
“I’m Fit to Bowl” – Green Explains the Auction Confusion
Speaking ahead of Australia’s training session in Adelaide, Green addressed the confusion around his auction listing with a light-hearted explanation.
“I’ll definitely be good to bowl,” Green said. “I don’t know if my manager would want to hear this, but it was a bit of a stuff-up. He accidentally ticked the wrong box while registering. It’s funny how it’s all played out, but that’s genuinely what happened.”
Despite being entered as a batter with a base price of ₹2 crore, franchises are fully aware of Green’s bowling availability — a factor expected to significantly inflate his value during the auction.
Likely Auction Headliner in Abu Dhabi
The IPL 2026 mini auction, scheduled in Abu Dhabi, is widely expected to revolve around Green. Several insiders believe he could challenge — or even surpass — the ₹27 crore benchmark set by Rishabh Pant at last year’s auction.
With the largest purse available, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are considered front-runners, especially as they look for a long-term replacement for Andre Russell. Green’s ability to bat anywhere in the order and deliver seam overs makes him one of the most complete T20 packages on the market.
A Proven IPL Performer
Green’s IPL track record strengthens his case as a premium buy:
- IPL 2023 (Mumbai Indians): 452 runs, including an unbeaten 47-ball century, plus six wickets
- IPL 2024 (RCB): 255 runs and 10 wickets in 13 matches, despite a brief mid-season omission
His impact across both disciplines, particularly on Indian pitches, keeps him firmly in demand.
Auction Night Anticipation
With the auction set to take place on the eve of the 3rd Ashes Test, Green confirmed he would be tuning in.
“I’m sure I’ll be watching with a few of the boys. Auctions are always fun — you never know where you’ll end up or who you’ll be playing alongside.”
Green also spoke fondly of his time at RCB, particularly his friendship with Will Jacks, with the duo set to catch up in Melbourne along with their partners before the fourth Test.
Australian and England Players in the Auction Pool
Green isn’t the only Ashes cricketer in the auction mix. Steven Smith, Josh Inglis (with limited availability), and Beau Webster are also registered, while Jhye Richardson remains on the long list. Other Australians expected to attract interest include Jake Fraser-McGurk, Matt Short, and Riley Meredith.
On the England side, five Ashes squad members — Gus Atkinson, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith, Matthew Potts, and Josh Tongue — have entered the auction despite never having played in the IPL. Established names like Jonny Bairstow and Liam Livingstone are also likely to draw strong bids.
Final Take
Cameron Green’s clarification removes any doubt ahead of the auction: he is fit, bowling, and ready to go. The “batter only” tag may have been a clerical error, but it won’t stop franchises from treating him as one of the most valuable allrounders available. When the hammer falls in Abu Dhabi, Green is almost certain to be at the centre of IPL 2026’s biggest bidding battle.
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