Kolkata Knight Riders suffered another injury blow before the start of the Champions league Twenty20 season with South African medium-pacer Morne Morkel becoming the third overseas player to be ruled out of the competition due to a shoulder injury.
Earlier, Australian batsman Chris lynn was ruled out post a shoulder surgery, while Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan had his No Objection Certificate (NOC) cancelled by the Bangladesh Cricket Board because of disciplinary issues.
KKR are now left with five overseas signings with Jacques Kallis, Sunil Narine, Ryan ten Doeschate, Andre Russell and Pat Cummins raring to go in the sixth edition of the ClT20, starting Saturday.
Pollard to lead Mi
Raipur: Dashing all-rounder Kieron Pollard has been named the captain of the Mumbai Indians after shoulder injury and fractured finger forced regular captain Rohit Sharma to pull-out of the upcoming Champions league T20.
The defending champions Mumbai Indians will be playing in the qalifiers, starting their campaign against lahore lions.
“It is very unfortunate that Rohit will be unable to lead the team, and I take this opportunity to wish him a fast comeback. I truly understand that it is a huge honour and a privilege to captain the vibrant Mumbai Indians side, and thank the team management for bestowing their faith in me,” Pollard was quoted as saying in a press release.
KXIP to train from today
Chandigarh: Gearing up for the upcoming Champions league Twenty20, the Kings XI Punjab will hold a training camp at the PCA stadium on Friday.Agencies