India, April 9 -- Former India spinner Murali Kartik has delivered a blunt assessment of Cameron Green, questioning his place in the Kolkata Knight Riders Playing XI ahead of their crucial Indian Premier League 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants.

KKR, the three-time champions, are still searching for their first win of the season after a disappointing start, and Green's underwhelming performances have come under scrutiny. Bought for a massive INR 25.20 crore at the IPL 2026 auction, the Australian all-rounder has failed to justify his price tag so far.

In three innings, Green has managed just 24 runs at an average of 8.00, while striking at 171.42. More notably, he is yet to bowl in the tournament, raising further questions about h...