KKR Coach Nayar Reveals Why Cameron Green Was a Must-Buy, Despite Record Price

• KKR coach Abhishek Nayar defended the record Rs 25.20 crore acquisition of Australian all-rounder Cameron Green as a long-term investment.
• Green is seen as a replacement for Andre Russell and a key top-order batter expected to score over 500 runs for the franchise.
• Nayar stated KKR was determined to get Green, willing to spend "all out" regardless of the price tag, to take the franchise forward.
• Green became the most expensive overseas player in IPL history and the third-costliest buy overall.
• KKR also attempted to re-acquire Venkatesh Iyer but he was snapped up by Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Why It Matters: KKR went all out for Cameron Green as a long-term top-order solution, despite the record price.