Kolkata Knight Riders’ decision to release Andre Russell after more than a decade has opened up a massive shift in the franchise’s strategy ahead of IPL 2026. With a hefty purse of Rs 64.3 crore, KKR now stands poised to reshape its squad and former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes Australian all-rounder Cameron Green should be at the top of their wishlist.

Chopra: “Green is an Upgraded Russell”

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra said KKR must chase Green aggressively, even calling him “an upgraded version of Russell.” He highlighted that Green not only strengthens the middle order but also adds valuable bowling depth. According to Chopra, KKR’s core bowling, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy, and Sunil Narine, remains intact, making Green the ideal high-impact a

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