New Delhi, May 18 -- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) named Madhya Pradesh's star bowler Shivam Shukla as a replacement for Rovman Powell who has opted out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Shivam will play KKR's final match of the season on May 25.

"The mystery spinner from MP is a Knight now! Shivam Shukla replaces Rovman Powell for the remainder of the TATA IPL 2025," Kolkata Knight Riders posted on their official handle.

Shukla will strengthen KKR's spin attack after joining Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine in the squad.

Shivam Shukla is a rising cricketer who hails from Madhya Pradesh. He played a crucial role in the inaugural Madhya Pradesh T20 League, where he claimed 10 wickets including a five-wicket hau...