Mark Boucher to replace Brad Haddin for Kolkata Knight Rider (KKR)

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have signed on Mark Boucher to replace the injured Brad Haddin for the rest of the IPL 4 season. Haddin had joined the Knight Riders immediately after Australia's tour of Bangladesh ended, but had to fly back home after an MRI scan revealed that a fracture on his finger. 

Venky Mysore, the CEO and MD of Kolkata Knight Riders said, "We are very disappointed that Brad (Haddin) will be leaving the squad and will not take further part in IPL 4. In a short period, Brad had made his presence felt both on and off the field." 

However, he was upbeat about having Boucher join the team, saying: "We are fortunate to have someone like Mark Boucher as Brad's replacement. Mark comes with a lot of experience and a terrific track record in all forms of the game." 

Boucher was earlier part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore, whom he represented in all three seasons of the IPL prior to the current one. He did not feature is South Africa's squad for the 2011 World Cup.