J&K fast bowler's association with player-cum-mentor Punia paved his way into the league despite not playing a single competitive game in the domestic circuit
Pant, who could not make an impact at number four for majority of last season before slamming a hundred at number three, is set to bat in the top-order with Nicholas Pooran to follow at number four.
KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane's remark on a currently injured Green not bowling in the IPL match against the Mumbai Indians had created a mild controversy on his fitness status.