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‘Very unfortunate’: KKR head coach breaks silence on Green workload controversy

Cameron Green (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

New Delhi: Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Abhishek Nayar Downplayed Cameron Green No bowling so far intense pulsed light In 2026, say this is just an unfortunate situation. The Australian all-rounder, who was bought for Rs 25.20 million, is currently unable to bowl due to a lower back injury, but he is expected to be back soon.Nayar made it clear that KKR’s investment in Green is about more than just immediate results, with the franchise viewing him as a long-term option and a potential successor to Andre Russell.

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“Some things are very unfortunate sometimes; it’s out of your control, but that’s the sport, that’s the beauty of the sport. So, we always think about the best case scenario. Yes, you need substitutes; you pick players who do certain things,” Nayar said. “But as we went into the auction … we felt like Cam Green could do that for us. Unfortunately, he hasn’t been able to pitch so far.”He added that the auction decision was made with the bigger picture in mind, saying: “Look, the idea of ​​picking players in the auction is not always very short-sighted… As a team, we always invest in players and what his best players can give us, and we know what Cam Green can do.”

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Nayar also showed confidence in Varun Chakaravarthy, who has been out of form of late. He believes the spinners are mentally tough and have the ability to turn things around.“Honestly, I believe he’s in great spirits mentally… Is this his toughest challenge? I feel like he’s been through a lot more than that,” he added.While Nayar admits the team has started to better utilize his role, he remains optimistic. “But, yes, the team has done well for him…it’s inevitable that he will bounce back like he did in the past,” he concluded.

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