Shoaib Akhtar doubtful starter against giants Jaipur

Kolkata Knight Riders spearhead Shoaib Akhtar is a doubtful starter against Jaipur tomorrow as his knee is still under overservation, coach John Buchanan said.

The Pakistani speedster, who had magical debut 3-0-11-4 that brought him the Man-of-the-Match against Delhi last week, was visibly in pain when he failed to deliver his first ball against victor Chennai at Eden Garden.

However, he completed his two over spell in the washout match. However, KKR captain Sourav Ganguly said Shoaib Akhtar was fit.

New import Ajanta Mendis, a spinner from Sri Lakna, today bowled in the net practice, which was optional for many KKR players.

KKR, faces a crucial match tomorrow after back to back defeat in Mumbai and at Eden Garden yesterday, have collected only 10 points from 11 matches and placed in the sixth position in the eight-team competition.