Overview
- KKR bowling coach Tim Southee said Sunday that Cameron Green has been bowling in the nets and should bowl in matches soon, though he is unlikely to bowl against Punjab Kings on Monday.
- Cricket Australia earlier confirmed a lower‑back issue for Green and set a managed return to bowling in roughly 10–12 days.
- KKR paid INR 25.20 crore for Green as a long‑term all‑rounder, and Sunil Gavaskar urged the team to pick a specialist batter if he cannot contribute with the ball.
- Kolkata opened the season with two defeats and a depleted pace group, which has exposed an inexperienced attack and strained the side’s balance.
- Team staff say they will not rush Green back, with KKR and Cricket Australia coordinating his bowling loads to reduce the risk of a setback.