<p>Cameron Green joining Royal Challengers Bangalore is as big news as Hardik Pandya returning to the Mumbai Indians during the IPL 2024 trade window. Green, a powerhouse of talent, played for Mumbai last season,&nbsp;and impressed everyone with his all-around skills. However, as he now enters&nbsp;another star-studded side, RCB's team's director of cricket, Mo Bobat, feels Green could be the perfect fit for them in the middle-order, given what he brings to the table.</p>

<p>With his long strides and a relatively heavy built, Green has more reach and power to smash the cricket ball with - something Bobat wants RCB to make the most of. Showering praises on the first signing (traded in) of the season, Bobat said on RCB Bold Diaries, "He's the ideal fit for us in that middle-order power role."</p>

<p>"He's a high-quality, skillful and powerful batsman. He's got the game against both pace and spin. He's got international experience across formats, and I'm sure he will enjoy batting at the Chinnaswamy," RCB's director of cricket added.</p>

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<p>Talking highly about Green's bowling and fielding, two facets of his game where he has shown promise, Bobat feels Green is an A+ deal for the franchise and that everyone is excited to work with such a serious talent.</p>

<p>"So, seeing him do that will be really exciting. He's also a fantastic bowler, and he bowls with pace and bounce, which were certainly attributes we were looking for, particularly in our home conditions. Let's not forget what an exceptional fielder he is. Some of the catches he has taken in recent times fielding at gully is seriously impressive," Bobat added.</p>

<h2>Head coach happy with Green's inclusion</h2>

<p>Cameron Green's last-minute deal broke the internet, and RCB's new head coach, Andy Flower, is excited to have the Aussie star playing for them, filling the middle-order spot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Our focus area really was around the middle order and where we can improve that middle order, in case we do lose some of our top players at the top [order], which inevitably happens," Flower said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"So, that's one area, and the other area was getting the balance right on the overseas players and how we allocate our resources in that area. Of course, even in these days of Impact Players, all-rounders are still important," Flower explained.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, after adding INR 17.50 crore to their kitty in an all-cash deal for Green, Mumbai Indians traded in Hardik Pandya from Gujarat Titans for INR 15 crore.</p>

<p>At the IPL 2024 mini-auction scheduled for Tuesday (Dec 19) in Dubai, Mumbai will enter with a purse of INR 15.25 crore, Gujarat with 23.15 crore and RCB with INR 23.35 crore.&nbsp;</p>


Cameron Green joining Royal Challengers Bangalore is as big news as Hardik Pandya returning to the Mumbai Indians during the IPL 2024 trade window. Green, a powerhouse of talent, played for Mumbai last season, and impressed everyone with his all-around skills.

Cameron Green joining Royal Challengers Bangalore is as big news as Hardik Pandya returning to the Mumbai Indians during the IPL 2024 trade window. Green, a powerhouse of talent, played for Mumbai last season, and impressed everyone with his all-around skills. However, as he now enters another star-studded side, RCB's team's director of cricket, Mo Bobat, feels Green could be the perfect fit for them in the middle-order, given what he brings to the table. With his long strides and a relatively heavy built, Green has more reach and power to smash the cricket ball with - something Bobat wants RCB to make the most of. Showering praises on the first signing (traded in) of the season, Bobat said on RCB Bold Diaries, "He's the ideal fit for us in that middle-order power role." "He's a high-quality, skillful and powerful batsman. He's got the game against both pace and spin. He's got international experience across formats, and I'm sure he will enjoy batting at the Chinnaswamy," RCB's director of cricket added. Bengaluru’s Greenery 🤝 Green’s monstrous hits - time to make safety helmets at the Cubbon Park mandatory. You’ll enjoy the love of the best fans in the world, Greeny! ❤️#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2024 @CameronGreen_ pic.twitter.com/VXo8Df2VfC — Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) November 27, 2023 × Talking highly about Green's bowling and fielding, two facets of his game where he has shown promise, Bobat feels Green is an A+ deal for the franchise and that everyone is excited to work with such a serious talent. "So, seeing him do that will be really exciting. He's also a fantastic bowler, and he bowls with pace and bounce, which were certainly attributes we were looking for, particularly in our home conditions. Let's not forget what an exceptional fielder he is. Some of the catches he has taken in recent times fielding at gully is seriously impressive," Bobat added. Head coach happy with Green's inclusion Cameron Green's last-minute deal broke the internet, and RCB's new head coach, Andy Flower, is excited to have the Aussie star playing for them, filling the middle-order spot. "Our focus area really was around the middle order and where we can improve that middle order, in case we do lose some of our top players at the top [order], which inevitably happens," Flower said. "So, that's one area, and the other area was getting the balance right on the overseas players and how we allocate our resources in that area. Of course, even in these days of Impact Players, all-rounders are still important," Flower explained. Meanwhile, after adding INR 17.50 crore to their kitty in an all-cash deal for Green, Mumbai Indians traded in Hardik Pandya from Gujarat Titans for INR 15 crore. At the IPL 2024 mini-auction scheduled for Tuesday (Dec 19) in Dubai, Mumbai will enter with a purse of INR 15.25 crore, Gujarat with 23.15 crore and RCB with INR 23.35 crore.

IPL 2024: 'He's ideal fit for us' - RCB's director of cricket on Cameron Green's trade

<p>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have made their first move in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) trading window as they have traded New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson and Afghanistan wicket-keeper batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz from Gujarat Titans (GT) ahead of the mini-auction next month.</p>

<p>Earlier there were reports that KKR were in talks with the Titans to sign two of their players. The trade was confirmed by the Indian Premier League on Sunday (November 13). Ferguson was earlier part of the KKR squad before being released and bought by the Gujarat Titans ahead of IPL 2022.</p>

<p>He will return to his former side ahead of the 2023 edition of the tournament after playing a key role in Gujarat Titans' maiden title triumph last season. Ferguson picked up 12 wickets in 13 matches for the reigning champions but has now&nbsp;been deemed excessive to the team's demands.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Afghanistan star Gurbaz was roped in by the Titans as a replacement for injured Jason Roy last season. The Titans had the choice to retain him and let go of Roy but they have instead parted ways with the Afghanistan cricketer, who will now down the purple and gold next season.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/uk-pm-rishi-sunak-sends-special-message-to-england-team-ahead-of-t20-world-cup-final-533686">UK PM Rishi Sunak sends special message to England team ahead of T20 World Cup final</a></p>

<p>"New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has been traded from Gujarat Titans to Kolkata Knight Riders for the upcoming TATA IPL 2023. He played 13 matches for Gujarat Titans and picked 12 wickets that included a 4-wicket haul," read a statement from IPL.</p>

<p>"Kolkata Knight Riders have also traded Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz from Gujarat Titans. He was included in the Gujarat Titans squad in the 2022 TATA IPL edition as a replacement for England batter Jason Roy but did not play any game last season," it added.</p>

<p>Ferguson spent three seasons with KKR from IPL 2019 to 2012. He played a total of 18 matches in three seasons with KKR and picked up 21 wickets. The Kiwi fast bowler played a key role in helping KKR reach the final of the 2021 season with 13 wickets from just eight matches.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jason-behrendorff-traded-from-rcb-to-mumbai-indians-ahead-of-ipl-2023-533623">Jason Behrendorff traded from RCB to Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2023</a></p>

<p>However, he was released by KKR ahead of the mega auction in 2021 and was bought by Gujarat Titans for a sum of a whopping Rs 10 crore (INR 100 million). With his addition, KKR have bolstered their pace attack but will be mindful of their purse heading into the auction.</p>

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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have made their first move in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) trading window as they have traded New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson and Afghanistan wicket-keeper batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz from Gujarat Titans (GT) ahead of the mini-auction next month.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have made their first move in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) trading window as they have traded New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson and Afghanistan wicket-keeper batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz from Gujarat Titans (GT) ahead of the mini-auction next month. Earlier there were reports that KKR were in talks with the Titans to sign two of their players. The trade was confirmed by the Indian Premier League on Sunday (November 13). Ferguson was earlier part of the KKR squad before being released and bought by the Gujarat Titans ahead of IPL 2022. He will return to his former side ahead of the 2023 edition of the tournament after playing a key role in Gujarat Titans' maiden title triumph last season. Ferguson picked up 12 wickets in 13 matches for the reigning champions but has now been deemed excessive to the team's demands. Meanwhile, Afghanistan star Gurbaz was roped in by the Titans as a replacement for injured Jason Roy last season. The Titans had the choice to retain him and let go of Roy but they have instead parted ways with the Afghanistan cricketer, who will now down the purple and gold next season. Also Read: UK PM Rishi Sunak sends special message to England team ahead of T20 World Cup final "New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has been traded from Gujarat Titans to Kolkata Knight Riders for the upcoming TATA IPL 2023. He played 13 matches for Gujarat Titans and picked 12 wickets that included a 4-wicket haul," read a statement from IPL. "Kolkata Knight Riders have also traded Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz from Gujarat Titans. He was included in the Gujarat Titans squad in the 2022 TATA IPL edition as a replacement for England batter Jason Roy but did not play any game last season," it added. Ferguson spent three seasons with KKR from IPL 2019 to 2012. He played a total of 18 matches in three seasons with KKR and picked up 21 wickets. The Kiwi fast bowler played a key role in helping KKR reach the final of the 2021 season with 13 wickets from just eight matches. Also Read: Jason Behrendorff traded from RCB to Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2023 However, he was released by KKR ahead of the mega auction in 2021 and was bought by Gujarat Titans for a sum of a whopping Rs 10 crore (INR 100 million). With his addition, KKR have bolstered their pace attack but will be mindful of their purse heading into the auction. ×

Kolkata Knight Riders trade Lockie Ferguson and Rahmanullah Gurbaz from Gujarat Titans ahead of IPL 2023

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) completed the first trade in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) trading window ahead of the mini-auction next month. RCB have traded Australian pacer Jason Behrendorff to Mumbai Indians making him the first trade of the season.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Behrendorff, who has been part of the Mumbai Indians squad in the IPL in the past, will be rejoining the Rohit Sharma-led franchise ahead of the 2023 season. The left-arm pacer was bought by RCB for a sum of Rs 75 lakh (INR 7.5 million) in the player auction last year.</p>

<p>The Aussie quick has played 105 matches in his T20 career picking up a total of 117 wickets at an average of 23.12 and an economy rate of 7.41. He has two four-wicket hauls under his belt in the shortest format and has enough experience behind his back in T20s.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-vs-pakistan-t20-world-cup-final-live-streaming-predicted-xis-and-all-you-need-to-know-533599">England vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup final: Live streaming, predicted XIs and all you need to know</a></p>

<p>Behrendorff will be joining forces with the likes of Jasprit&nbsp;Bumrah and Jofra Archer among others in the Mumbai Indians pace attack and will be hoping to inspire the team to glory&nbsp;next season after their disappointing show in IPL 2022. MI failed to make it to the playoffs last season and finished last on the points table.</p>

<p>Mumbai Indians had spent big on Ishan Kishan and Jofra Archer, who was unavailable last season due to an injury. Their auction strategy seemed to have backfired on the pitch as their performances were far from impressive with the franchise only managing four wins in 14 matches.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rohit-sharma-looked-depressed-and-off-shoaib-akhtar-after-indias-disappointing-exit-from-t20-world-cup-533557">&nbsp;Rohit Sharma looked depressed and off: Shoaib Akhtar after India's disappointing exit from T20 World Cu</a></p>

<p>Mumbai Indians will be hoping for a turnaround in IPL 2023 as they look to further strengthen their squad by letting go of some players and replacing them with quality options. The IPL franchises have been given a deadline till November 15 to finalise their trade deals and submit the final list of retained and released players ahead of the mini-auction next month.</p>

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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) completed the first trade in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) trading window ahead of the mini-auction next month.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) completed the first trade in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) trading window ahead of the mini-auction next month. RCB have traded Australian pacer Jason Behrendorff to Mumbai Indians making him the first trade of the season. Behrendorff, who has been part of the Mumbai Indians squad in the IPL in the past, will be rejoining the Rohit Sharma-led franchise ahead of the 2023 season. The left-arm pacer was bought by RCB for a sum of Rs 75 lakh (INR 7.5 million) in the player auction last year. The Aussie quick has played 105 matches in his T20 career picking up a total of 117 wickets at an average of 23.12 and an economy rate of 7.41. He has two four-wicket hauls under his belt in the shortest format and has enough experience behind his back in T20s. Also Read: England vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup final: Live streaming, predicted XIs and all you need to know Behrendorff will be joining forces with the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Jofra Archer among others in the Mumbai Indians pace attack and will be hoping to inspire the team to glory next season after their disappointing show in IPL 2022. MI failed to make it to the playoffs last season and finished last on the points table. Mumbai Indians had spent big on Ishan Kishan and Jofra Archer, who was unavailable last season due to an injury. Their auction strategy seemed to have backfired on the pitch as their performances were far from impressive with the franchise only managing four wins in 14 matches. Also Read: Rohit Sharma looked depressed and off: Shoaib Akhtar after India's disappointing exit from T20 World Cu Mumbai Indians will be hoping for a turnaround in IPL 2023 as they look to further strengthen their squad by letting go of some players and replacing them with quality options. The IPL franchises have been given a deadline till November 15 to finalise their trade deals and submit the final list of retained and released players ahead of the mini-auction next month. ×

Jason Behrendorff traded from RCB to Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2023