Uthappa: 'Buy the Best' Cameron Green for IPL 2026 Auction

• Robin Uthappa advocates for buying Cameron Green in the IPL 2026 auction, stating teams with large purses should target the "best player."
• Cameron Green was the top buy in a mock IPL 2026 auction, fetching Rs 30.5 crore and going to Kolkata Knight Riders.
• Revised IPL rules allow bidding for overseas players to exceed Rs 18 crore, but their final contract value will be capped.
• Uthappa suggested Green should bat at No. 3 and was prepared to bid up to Rs 35 crore for him in the mock auction.
• The IPL 2026 mini-auction is scheduled for December 16.

Why It Matters: IPL 2026 auction: Expert advice reveals Cameron Green's high value.