IPL 2026: 3 Matches, 4 Major Controversies! Green's Bench, Surya's Impact Role & More

• IPL 2026 kicks off with four major controversies in just three matches, three of which occurred in the KKR vs MI game.
• Cameron Green, IPL's most expensive overseas player, was not given an over by KKR, leading to a controversial statement from Captain Ajinkya Rahane.
• Rahane's comment about Green's bowling sparked a response from Cricket Australia, confirming Green's lower back injury and KKR's prior knowledge.
• Suryakumar Yadav was benched and used as an Impact Player for MI, causing fan outrage and requiring clarification from coach Mahela Jayawardene.
• Other controversies include a disputed catch of Klaasen in the inaugural match and the toss not being shown on camera during the MI vs KKR game.