Indian Premier League 2015: Jimmy Neesham and Chris Lynn Ruled Out Due to Injury
Jimmy Neesham, who was bought at this year's auction, and Chris Lynn, retained from last year, have both been ruled out from the Indian Premier League based on the injury reports received from their respective Boards.
Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders will not have the services of New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham and Australian cricketer Chris Lynn for this edition of the Indian Premier League.(IPL Schedule Rejigged)
Neesham, who was bought at this year's auction, and Lynn retained from last year have both been ruled out based on the injury reports received from their respective Boards, said a BCCI release.
IPL regulations permit replacement if a player is unavailable for the entire season.(KKR May Pull Out of IPL: Reports)
KKR have opted to replace the injured players with the experienced duo of Azhar Mahmood, former Pakistan Test cricketer who is currently based in England playing for Surrey and Johan Botha, former South Africa T20 captain and currently playing for Adelaide Strikers at the Big Bash.