IPL 2020: First American Cricketer to Join IPL This Year! Check Which Team He Will Play For?

First time in history, the IPL will see an American cricketer participating in the much awaited tournament. 

As per a report in ESPNcricinfo, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has signed Ali Khan, a 29-year-old fast bowler from the USA, to play for the team. He will replace the injured Harry Gurney, who pulled out of the IPL as he is to undergo a shoulder injury. 

Talking about Khan, he was part of the Trinbago Knight Riders’ squad and won the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) title. During the tournament, Khan picked up eight wickets from eight matches with an economy rate of 7.43. 

Khan stole the limelight during the 2018 Global T20 Canada, where all-rounder Dwayne Bravo caught his attention and brought the youngster to the CPL. Bravo, also in one of his Instagram stories, posted a video with Khan, Brendon McCullum and a few more inside a plan with the caption “Next stop Dubai.”

“First of all, it’s a great honour to be the only USA player in the draft. I was in the auction last year but wasn’t picked, which was tough as I thought my chances were pretty good. This year, if I get picked, it’ll be something of a bonus. Since I started playing seriously, the IPL has been the one I’ve targeted. It’d be a dream come true," he Khan told Sportstar.