KKR's Cameron Green Returns to Bowling vs LSG

Kolkata Knight Riders are set to welcome back Australian allrounder Cameron Green's bowling duties in their Indian Premier League match against Lucknow Super Giants at Eden Gardens on Thursday, a move that could provide much-needed balance to a team reeling from injuries and a winless start to the 2026 season.

The three-time champions sit eighth in the points table with two losses and one washout in their first three games. Green, acquired for a record 25.20 crore rupees as the most expensive overseas player in IPL history, has played only as a batter so far due to a lower-back injury managed by Cricket Australia. The advisory on March 30 stated he would abstain from bowling for a short period while rebuilding his loads, with a return expected in 10 to 12 days. Now cleared after more than 10 days, Green bowled at full intensity in recent net sessions, including over 30 minutes on Wednesday before rain interrupted practice.

His batting has disappointed, yielding just 24 runs in three innings at an average of 8 and a strike rate of 171.42, with scores of 18 against Mumbai Indians, 2 against Sunrisers Hyderabad, and 4 against Punjab Kings. One dismissal was a run-out, but critics...