IPL 2026: KKR's latest update on Cameron Green's bowling; ‘We're in regular contact with Cricket Australia. I'm sure…’

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) remained non-committal on the timeline on when Cameron Green will be able to bowl in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), with bowling coach Tim Southee stating the the Australian will “bowl soon”. After KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane pointed fingers at Cricket Australia, Green's national cricket board replied back stating that the all-rounder is still nursing a minor back injury for which he can't bowl.

Bought for a staggering ₹25.20 crore by the KKR at the auction last December, Green was brought into the squad as a replacement for Andre Russell - who retired from the IPL - to balance the middle-order. Ahead of KKR's their home clash against Punjab Kings on Monday, Green's bowling was the first question Southee encountered at the pre-match presser.

Southee confirmed that the 26-year-old is putting hard yards at the nets and will be bowling soon. “Cameron's been bowling well, tracking obviously his rehab and giving himself back to being able to bowl in games," Southee told reporters at Eden Gardens. "He'll continue to do that. We're in regular contact with Cricket Australia, and I'm sure we'll see Cameron bowling soon,” added the former New Zealand quick.

“All of a sudden, you can't bowl in the game. That's why he has been bowling in the nets; he has been working on getting his match-fitness ready, and that takes time. There is constant touch between us and Cricket Australia. I'm sure it's not far before he starts bowling,” Southee added.

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