Kolkata rope in wicket-keeper Tim Seifert as replacement for injured pacer Ali Khan

New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman Tim Seifert has replaced injured USA fast bowler Ali Khan at Kolkata Knight Rders. Ali Khan, ...

By Lokmat English Desk | Published: October 21, 2020 03:21 PM2020-10-21T15:21:41+5:302020-10-21T15:22:07+5:30

Kolkata rope in wicket-keeper Tim Seifert as replacement for injured pacer Ali Khan | Kolkata rope in wicket-keeper Tim Seifert as replacement for injured pacer Ali Khan

Kolkata rope in wicket-keeper Tim Seifert as replacement for injured pacer Ali Khan

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New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman Tim Seifert has replaced injured USA fast bowler Ali Khan at Kolkata Knight Rders. Ali Khan, was  named replacement for Harry Gurney who was ruled out of the cash rich league due to a side strain. The USA fast bowler was about to recover  according to KKR CEO Venky Mysore, but Khan couldn't recuperate in time, and that resulted in his replacement.

Earlier, Northern Districts had confirmed Seifert will be an absentee for the Plunket Shield as he was called in as a replacement player in IPL. Both, Ali Khan and Tim Seifert were a part of CPL 2020 champions - Trinbago Knight Riders. Ali Khan bagged 8 wickets in the tournament, while Seifert scored 133 runs in nine innings at a strike rate of 109.91. The Eoin Morgan-led side is currently placed at the fourth spot in the points table and are slated to take on Royal Challengers Bangalore today evening in all important clash. 


 

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