KOLKATA: Karnataka fast bowler Prasidh Krishna has been roped in by Kolkata Knight Riders as a replacement for injured Kamlesh Nagarkoti for the remaining matches of the ongoing 11th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Krishna has represented Karnataka in domestic cricket and that this will be his first stint in the IPL.
With Nagarkoti's injury, KKR have lost second fast bowler this season. Earlier, Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc was ruled out ahead of the tournament due to a calf injury.
Kolkata Knight Riders will play their next IPL clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at home on April 14.