IPL 2026 Auction: The mini-auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is just around the corner, and prior to this money-making event, the ex-cricketer Irfan Pathan talked about the reasons why the player Green would be very much in demand among the teams such as the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Chennai Super Kings during the auction since both the teams are seeking one-for-one substitutions for Andre Russell and Sam Curran, respectively.
Irfan backs big-money franchise move for Cameron Green
Irfan has the opinion that a player like Green will be picked up by the franchise, which is ready to invest a large portion of its auction money for a top-class foreign all-rounder.
“Cameron Green is a top-quality all-rounder, and with KKR entering the auction with a sizeable purse, they’ll surely target him. With Andre Russell retired, Green offers a like-for-like replacement, someone who can contribute with both bat and ball, though he’ll probably bat a bit higher in the order. I expect CSK to show interest too,” Irfan said via JioStar’s pre-auction show.
Irfan Pathan praises Daryl Mitchell as a valuable overseas pick for IPL 2026
Irfan, who has been a player of five IPL teams through his career in the major league, has pointed out that Daryl Mitchell of the BlackCaps is one of the best that any team can get in their squad for the 2026 season.
“Daryl Mitchell is a quality overseas batter who plays spin exceptionally well, that’s exactly why Chennai Super Kings invested heavily in him earlier, paying around 14 crore. His ability to handle spin on tricky surfaces like Chennai’s makes him a strong asset. With solid experience in both international and league cricket, he brings the temperament and skill teams look for in a proven overseas performer,” Irfan shared.
