The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are thrilled about the chance to collaborate with Australian all-rounder Cameron Green in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.

As three-time champions, KKR will commence their IPL 2026 journey against the five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) on March 29 in Mumbai. Leading up to the tournament, discussions are centered around Green's role, batting order, and the expectations surrounding the franchise's significant investment of Rs 25.20 crores last year.

Watson's Enthusiasm for Green

In a recent pre-match press conference, Watson expressed his excitement about joining KKR, particularly the opportunity to work closely with Green. Although they have had numerous discussions over the years, Watson is eager to provide daily support to help Green achieve his aspirations.

"Joining KKR brings many exciting opportunities, with working alongside Cameron Green being one of the highlights. I've had several conversations with him in the past, but being able to assist him on his journey and support his development is something I am genuinely looking forward to," Watson stated.

Price Tag Won't Hinder Performance

Watson further remarked, "We've witnessed Green's performance when he was acquired by the Mumbai Indians for a substantial amount, and he excelled in the 2023 season. His mindset in the IPL is that he has nothing to lose. I don't anticipate any changes in his approach. Observing his training over the past weeks, I believe his performance will not be constrained by the price tag. He is enthusiastic about embracing his new role freely."

KKR's Squad for IPL 2026

The Kolkata Knight Riders' roster for IPL 2026 includes: Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Anukul Roy, Navdeep Saini, Manish Pandey, Ramandeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Rovman Powell, Sunil Narine, Umran Malik, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Cameron Green, Finn Allen, Matheesha Pathirana, Tejasvi Singh, Kartik Tyagi, Prashant Solanki, Rahul Tripathi, Tim Seifert, Sarthak Ranjan, Daksh Kamra, Rachin Ravindra, Akash Deep, and Blessing Muzarabani.