The day started with the news of KKR players Ali Khan getting injured and ruled out of the tournament. However, Venky Mysore, a senior officer from the franchise has been quoted by ESPNcricicnfo saying that Ali Khan is not yet out of the tournament.
Ali Khan stays back
The news of Kolkata Knight Riders fast bowler Ali Khan getting injured is true but he is leaving the tournament is unlikely. The chief executive of Kolkata Knight Riders, Venky Mysore has informed ESPNcricinfo, “While we are disappointed that he injured himself, KKR always does everything to take care of its players and therefore have asked him to stay on and are helping him with his recovery and rehab. Hopefully, he will recover fast.”
IPL 2020: Ali Khan from KKR Ruled out of League due to Injury
This comes after the news of Ali Khan being ruled out of the tournament broke in the morning. All started with a release from IPL that listed number of players from different franchises that had been ruled out of the tournament due to injury. “Earlier, Kolkata Knight Riders signed up Ali Khan as a replacement for injured Harry Gurney. Khan became the first USA cricketer to be signed up by an IPL franchise. Unfortunately, Khan has since been injured and will miss the rest of the IPL 2020 season.” However, there was no exact information about his injury.
A side strain
Kolkata Knight Riders fast bowler Ali Khan came from Caribbean Premier League after a successful campaign with Trinbago Knight Riders. He took eight matchet in eight games for the side and his ability to bowl at above 140kph is his asset. Ali Khan, after being roped in by Kolkata Knight Riders became the first USA cricketer to get featured in this each-rich league. He is also known for his yorkers and bowls in the slog.
Ali Khan has been sidelined with a side strain but will continue training with his squad as the franchise has decided to help him with his recovery and rehab, as informed by Mysore.
