'This Auction Could Be In His Name': Aakash Chopra Shares Insights On Ex-RCB Star
Aakash Chopra has predicted that Cameron Green might be the priciest player in IPL 2026 mini auction, citing his strong batting form.
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has said that star Australia all-rounder Cameron Green could be the most expensive player in the IPL 2026 mini auction, which is expected to be held later this year or early next year. He pointed out that Green has been among the runs since his return from injury and may begin bowling soon.
Green smashed 35 runs off just 13 balls in Australia's 17-run victory over South Africa in the first T20I in Darwin on Sunday, August 10.
In a video shared on his YouTube channel, Chopra reckoned that Green may be the most prized acquisition at the IPL 2026 mini auction.
'Cameron Green, I feel he could be the most expensive player in the auction. Since he has returned from injury, his batting form is already incredible. He isn't yet ready to bowl, but will start bowling at some stage," Chopra said.
'He is batting in the top order at the moment because he isn't bowling. If he starts bowling and considering the batting ability he has, he could break the bank. People will spend a lot of money on him," Chopra said.
'That's what I feel. So this auction could be in Cameron Green's name," the former India cricketer added.
Green, who opted out of IPL 2025 because of an injury, scored 255 runs at a strike rate of 143.25 in 12 matches for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2024.
'The Mumbai Indians figure out everyone before time. I am going to take four names, who they had, but they let them go. So could the overseas player management have been better?" Chopra questioned.
'They (MI) had Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, Tim David and Green and all in one year. These four players were together with them in the squad and now not even one is there," Chopra added.
'The Mumbai Indians have a very rich legacy of spotting talent, but they would want to change one thing. Just as they are with Indian talent, maybe they will have to exercise a bit more patience with their overseas recruits, especially the greenhorns they catch," Chopra said.
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