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Its base price was Rs 2 crore.
Green became an all-rounder after bursting onto the scene as a western Australia pacer; and the 23-year-old cricketer, a towering six-foot-six figure, has also become a dangerous hitter since.
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The T20 World Cup earlier this year would have missed seeing one of the most gifted talents on the international T20 scene in recent times, but the odds turned in Green’s favor in the eleventh hour.
A freak golf injury suffered by Australian reserve wicketkeeper Josh Inglis ruled him out and the hosts brought in the versatile skills of Green as a replacement. However, the Aussies failed miserably as a team in their home title defense.
Green plays for the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League and made headlines on Australia’s tour of India with his aggressive play.
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The right-handed impact shot in the shortest format came at Mohali earlier this year when he smoked Indian bowlers for a 61-30 ball as the Australians chased a mammoth 208 for 6 for beat the hosts. Before that, Green’s best score in the T20Is was 36.
Without a doubt, a player to watch in the IPL 2023. With an option to use as an opener or finisher, Green, who will be playing his first IPL, could prove to be the X factor for Mumbai Indians led by Rohit Sharma – a perfect replacement for Kieron. Pollard, who retired from IPL earlier this year and will now be considered MI’s batting coach.
