In the aftermath of the Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) defeat to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on April 14 in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), Aaron Finch (former Australia captain) expressed his disappointment with KKR's tactical choices. Finch specifically criticized the decision to send Cameron Green in at No. 6 during a challenging run chase, stating that it was unusual for Green, who has not frequently batted in that position in T20 cricket. He remarked that facing spinners immediately was particularly difficult for Green, who only managed to last one ball. Finch stressed that team selections should not be dictated by a player's auction price, arguing that it is ignorant to play someone out of position based solely on their cost. He also suggested that Tim Seifert, who has shown excellent form following a strong T20 World Cup, should be included as a specialist opener. Finch noted Seifert's versatility and the need for KKR to reevaluate their team structure to improve their performance in the tournament.