During the IPL 2026 Auction in Dubai, Australian all-rounder Cameron Green was signed by the Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs. 25.20 crore. However, due to the IPL’s introduction of a “maximum fee” cap for overseas players, Green will only receive Rs. 18 crore.
The IPL implemented this cap in response to a trend where high-profile overseas players were skipping mega auctions and only participating in mini auctions, where prices were driven to unsustainable levels. The league decided that no overseas player should earn more than the highest retention slab available to franchises, which is currently set at Rs. 18 crore.
As a result, the excess amount above the cap will be deducted from the franchise’s purse, and the player will not receive anything beyond the cap. The extra money will be redirected towards BCCI-run player welfare programs. In Green’s case, KKR will pay him Rs. 18 crore, with the remaining Rs. 7.20 crore being contributed to player welfare.
This decision was made to ensure fair and sustainable pricing in the IPL auctions. The new rule aims to prevent inflated prices for overseas players and maintain financial stability within the league. Green’s contract with KKR reflects the impact of this policy, as he will receive the capped amount while the excess funds will benefit player welfare initiatives.
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