If Johnson does not return to the side on time, it might be too late for the Kings XI as he is the most experienced and main strike bowler for them. Apart from him only Balaji is left in the squad who has rich international experience in bowling. The team also lacks a professional and quality spinner.
Currently Karanveer Singh and Akshar Patel are there as full time spinners who are also supported by the occasional spin of Maxwell and Sehwag.
With their next encounter with the Caribbean T20 champs Barbados Tridents on Saturday, there are 3 matches left in the group stage and they need a quality bowling department to pick up crucial wickets. Or else the skipper will have to depend on his part time bowlers which may not be a good move.
