Cricket Australia Rebuts Rahane: KKR ‘Fully Aware’ of Cameron Green’s Bowling Restrictions

Cricket Australia issued a formal clarification regarding Cameron Green’s inability to bowl for the Kolkata Knight Riders during the ongoing Indian Premier League season. The statement follows comments made by KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane, who directed reporters to question the Australian board about the all-rounder’s status after a high-scoring loss to the Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium.

The Injury and Official Clarification

Following KKR’s failure to defend a 220-run total on Sunday, Rahane cited an unbalanced attack and directed frustration toward Green’s limited role. When asked why the 26-year-old was exclusively batting, Rahane told broadcasters to “ask Cricket Australia.”

In response, a CA spokesperson confirmed that the Kolkata franchise was briefed on his workload management before the tournament began. The board provided specific details regarding his recovery timeline:

• Green is actively managing a lower back injury.
• He requires a short period of abstinence from bowling.
• His bowling loads are being rebuilt with a target return of 10-12 days.
• KKR management received full communication regarding these restrictions.

Wankhede Run Fest Exposes KKR’s Attack

The absence of Green’s pace options severely impacted KKR against Mumbai. The Wankhede pitch offered no assistance to the visiting bowlers. Mumbai Indians openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton dismantled the KKR attack, forging a 148-run partnership in 11.1 overs to secure the victory.

KKR Bowling Figures vs Mumbai Indians

Green, secured by KKR for a record INR 25.20 crore during the IPL auction, contributed offensively by scoring 18 runs off 10 deliveries from the number three position. Until his back recovers, KKR management must rely on their domestic fast bowlers to support the remainder of their IPL campaign.