Green's IPL Debut: KKR's Bowling Dilemma

0:00It's March 29th. This is Sydney News Today, local news powered by AI. Cameron Green's massive IPL debut for Kolkata Knight writers turned heads for all the wrong reasons. The Australian All-Rounder signed for $3.8 million as the priciest overseas player ever didn't fire a single ball in there. Six-wicked loss to Mumbai Indians at Wankei Stadium. Captain Ajinkia Rihane dodged questions on why Green set out bowling, smiling and saying to ask cricket Australia instead. Green's been on a tight leash since back surgery late last year, bowling just 43 deliveries in his last 10 matches. Fans and experts are buzzing with frustration. Former spinner Ravachandran, Ash went even called for a pay cut if Green skips his overs. Commentator Kevin Peterson kept asking from the box, why isn't he bowling if he's fit? Green did show some batting spark, smacking 18 off 10 balls at number 3 before getting cut. While K.K.R.'s openers Rihane, with 67 off 40 and Fin Allen, 37 off 17, plus Anchorish

1:05Raghuvanshi's 51 off 29, powered them to 220 for 4. Mumbai chased it down with Ryan Rickleton's 81 off 43 and Rohit Sharma's 78 off 38 in a 148. Run opening stand. K.K.R. needs Green bowling soon to balance their attack and turn things around.