Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Cameron Green Net Worth: How IPL Earnings Boosted KKR's Most-Expensive Cricketer Financially?


(MENAFN- Live Mint) Having made his international debut for Australia in 2020, Cameron Green has established himself as one of the premier all-rounders in world cricket. A towering 6'6", Green is known for his elegant batting, effective medium-pace bowling and exceptional fielding skills.

Over the years, Green has grown into one of the major pillars in Australian cricket, that is going through a transition phase. His contributions during Australia's maiden World Test Championship and ODI World Cup triumphs, has made him indispensable across formats.

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However a back injury robbed a whole year of Green's ever-growing career, that saw him missing the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and the Ashes 2025-26. Despite the setbacks, Green proved to be one of the most-sought cricketers across the world so much so that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR ) shelled out an astonishing ₹25.20 crores in the auction last year.

What's the net worth of Cameron Green?

A majority of Green's income come from the national contracts and match fees along with his IPL salaries. According to a report at timesnownews, Green, who plays all three formats for Australia, earns approximately between AUD 800,000 and 1 million annually. Additionally, Green is believed to earn a significant chunk from the match fees.

The report stated gets approximately $20,000 per match (in Tests), approximately $15,000 per match (ODIs) and approximately $10,000 per match in T20Is. These incomes adds a substantial growth in Green's annual earnings. Having said that, the exact figures are not publicly disclosed by Cricket Australia.

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Green first came into IPL when Mumbai Indians shelled out ₹17.50 crore in 2023. He played with the five-time champions for a season before being traded to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB ) for the same amount in an all-cash deal. However, Green missed IPL 2025 due to injury.

On December 16, 2025, Green was bought for a record ₹25.20 crore by the KKR franchise. However, Green will get ₹18 crore according to new IPL rules as the rest ₹7.20 crore will go to player welfare funds. To add more to that, the cash prizes of match awards - mostly ₹1 lakh - have also contributed to Green's IPL earnings over the years.

TeamPriceSeason
Mumbai Indians ₹17.50 crore 2023
Royal Challengers Bengaluru ₹17.50 crore 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders ₹18 crore ( ₹7.20 to player welfare fund) 2026
Total ₹53 crore ($7.99 Million AUD)

Based on timesnownews report, Green is believed to earn approximately $500,000 – 1 million annually from brand endorsements, which includes with bat manufacturer Gray-Nicolls, sportswear brand Asics, and energy drink giant Red Bull, watch giants Rado and others. The exact figures are not publicly disclosed.

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At just 26 years of age, Green's overall net worth is believed to have crossed the 10 million AUD mark and will potentially grow in the future.

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