Owen replaces injured Maxwell at Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings have signed Australian Mitchell Owen as a replacement for injured compatriot Glenn Maxwell at the Indian Premier League.

Owen, 23, is currently playing for Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League and it is unclear if he will leave immediately or join the Kings when that tournament concludes.

Peshawar's final group-stage game is on 9 May but they may yet reach the play-offs which run until 17 May. If they do reach the latter stages he could join the Kings for the IPL knockouts, which start on 20 May.

Owen's prominence has risen in recent months after he hit a 39-ball century as Hobart Hurricanes won the Big Bash final in January.

He played in the SA20 after and has averaged 16.83 in six PSL innings, while claiming two wickets.

Maxwell has been ruled out with a fractured finger. The all-rounder struggled for form with single-figure returns in five of his six innings and a high score of just 30.