Green's IPL Struggles: Is He Worth The Investment?

0:00It's April 14th. Welcome to Sydney News Today, powered by AI, I'm Cory with the story. Cameron Green is spacing heat in the IPL after another rough night for Kolkata Nightwriters in their loss to Chennai Super Kings. The Aussie All-Rounder, the league's priciest overseas buy at $4.17 million, leaked 30 runs off just two overs and got out. For a golden duck as KKR fell short by 32 runs. He's been off since joining, nursing a back injury early on and now posting week numbers, 56 runs across five innings and only one wicket. From four overs for 58 runs. KKR shelled out big, but he pockets just under 3 million due to salary caps, and with four losses and one no result, their playoff hopes are fading. Fast. Fans and pundits in India are buzzing with debate over whether he's worth the investment, especially as the bottom table clash highlighted his struggles. KKR's coach is standing firm though, saying they signed him for the long haul, knowing

1:02his peak potential. In the match, Green started decent with a new ball, but got hammered in his second over by an 18-year-old debut-ton. He batted lower down and nicked off first ball, while CSK posted 192 for five. KKR believes Green will turn it around with more game time, but pressures mounting. Meanwhile, England's bride and car say pulled out of the IPL with a hand injury, getting replaced by a Sri Lankan left armor, and now he's iffy for that. Lord's test against New Zealand next month.