Updated On: 14 September, 2020 09:48 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Gurney, who is scheduled to have surgery related to a shoulder injury, had last month pulled out of both the IPL and T20 Blast competition.Khans signing will make him the first American player to feature in the IPL.

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Two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday welcomed US fast bowler Ali Khan who has been roped in as replacement for English pacer Harry Gurney ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) slated to start from September 19 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
"Welcome to the #KKRfamily @IamAlikhan23! Enjoy @IPL & the experience. Tough luck @gurneyhf. Get well soon. You will be missed. @KKRiders @TKRiders #KKRHaiTaiyaar," KKR CEO Venky Mysore said in a tweet.