IPL 2020: Kolkata Knight Riders rope in New Zealand wicketkeeper Tim Seifert, pacer Ali Khan ruled out
India TodayKolkata Knight Riders have confirmed the incorporation of New Zealand wicketkeeper-batsman Tim Seifert to the squad after USA pacer Ali Khan was ruled out of the tournament due to a side strain. Meanwhile, 29-year-old pacer Ali Khan, who was roped in by the Kolkata Knight Riders as a replacement for England left-arm pacer Harry Gurney, failed to recover from his injury. Pakistan-born Ali Khan, after being signed by KKR ahead of the IPL 2020 season, was set to become the first USA cricketer to play in the marquee T20 league. Here's welcoming explosive Kiwi, Tim Seifert.#KKRHaiTaiyaar #Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/nFVjmgJNsP — KolkataKnightRiders October 20, 2020 “Earlier, Kolkata Knight Riders signed up Ali Khan as a replacement for injured Harry Gurney.