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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNEW DELHI: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar<\/a> has raised concerns over Kolkata Knight Riders\u2019 team balance in IPL 2026, especially due to Cameron Green<\/a>\u2019s limited role. Bought as a key all-rounder, Green hasn\u2019t bowled in the first two matches, affecting the side\u2019s overall combination and flexibility.Gavaskar suggested that KKR may need to rethink their strategy. <\/p>\n Watch<\/span><\/p>\n Ajinkya Rahane press conference: KKR captain backs bowlers, hits back at SR critics<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \u201cKKR will need to think about their combination if Cameron Green is not going to bowl. If he isn’t contributing with the ball, then they might have to consider bringing in another specialist batter,\u201d he told Star Sports.While acknowledging Green\u2019s batting ability, Gavaskar pointed out inconsistency. \u201cWe know he has scored a hundred in the IPL and that he can bat well, but his form hasn’t been great recently,\u201d he said. He also highlighted weak spots in the middle order, adding, \u201cGreen at No. 4 is fine, but the bigger concern seems to be the No. 5 and No. 6 positions.\u201dKKR have struggled so far, losing back-to-back matches, which has only added to concerns about team balance and performance.On the other hand, Gavaskar praised Nitish Kumar Reddy for his all-round display for Sunrisers Hyderabad. He noted clear improvement in Reddy\u2019s bowling, noting, \u201cHe is definitely bowling quicker now and has clearly added a bit more pace\u2026 You can see better rhythm and flow in his action as well.\u201dReddy\u2019s performance, both with bat and ball, played a key role in his team\u2019s win. Gavaskar called this progress \u201cvery encouraging news for India,\u201d highlighting his potential as a future asset for the national team.<\/div>\n\n