Indian Premier League 9: Shaun Tait replaces injured John Hastings in Kolkata Knight Riders squad

The 33-year-old also featured in the T20I series against India in January earlier this year but was not selected for the ICC World World T20.

|Last Updated: May 12, 2016, 10:22 AM IST|Source: Bureau

New Delhi: As a replacement for injured pacer John Hastings, Kolkata Knight Riders have called in another Australian speedster Shaun Tait.

Hastings injured his left ankle after playing two matches for the Gautam Gambhir-led side and had to undergo a surgery in Australia.

KKR will be Tait's second franchise in the tournament as he had earlier represented Rajasthan Royals.

The 33-year-old also featured in the T20I series against India in January earlier this year but was not selected for the ICC World World T20.

KKR have won six out of their ten matches in the tournament so far.