IPL 8: KKR replaces injured overseas players with Johan Botha and Azhar Mahmood

Reigning IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders have drafted in Johan Botha and Azhar Mahmood as replacements for the injured pair of James Neesham and Chris Lynn.

While Neesham has failed to regain match fitness, Lynn was sidelined for 10 weeks after suffering a hamstring injury in Australia's Sheffield Shield last month.

Former South Africa all-rounder Botha, a veteran of 40 T20 Internationals, has previously played for the Rajasthan Royals and the Delhi Daredevils. Moreover, Botha has signed a contract with the Sydney Sixer for the next three Big Bash League seasons.

On the other hand, former Pakistan all-rounder Mahmood played two seasons in the IPL for Kings XI Punjab.