Bought for a record Rs. 25.20 crore at the auction, Green entered the tournament with high expectations but has so far struggled to make a meaningful impact.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 26-year-old opened his campaign with a brisk 18 off 10 balls against his former side Mumbai Indians, but has failed to build on that start. He was run out for 2 against Sunrisers Hyderabad following a mix-up, and in KKR\u2019s rain-affected clash against Punjab Kings, he fell cheaply again, caught behind off Xavier Bartlett on just his second delivery, despite only 3.4 overs being possible in the match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"One of those dismissals has been a run out, not a part of his fault. Still, he's missed out twice. There's a bit of panic, he's not looking the same as the past. Remember when he was at the top of the order for MI - how he had totally different intent,\u201d Finch told ESPNCricinfo.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe was imposing at the crease. Now he looks tentative. Don't push him down. Push him either up the order, or give him a rest,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Finch also questioned KKR\u2019s tactical decisions in the washed-out fixture against Punjab Kings, particularly their choice to bat first under overcast and rain-affected conditions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWinning the toss and electing to bat after the wicket's been under the covers for a day - you know there's been rain in the air - it makes absolutely no sense. That's an alarm bell for me. It's not that they're two down for 25. It's the fact that 'we shouldn't be batting'. You're making the wrong decision even when you've got all the information,\u201d he opined.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Finch also questioned KKR\u2019s tactical decisions in the washed-out fixture against Punjab Kings, particularly their choice to bat first under overcast and rain-affected conditions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will remain on Green to rediscover his rhythm and justify his record price tag, while KKR may also need to reassess both their batting order and on-field strategies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n