Kolkata Knight Riders received a big boost on Tuesday as Chris Lynn returned to the nets, batting for close to half an hour despite a heavily strapped left shoulder.

Lynn is likely to return before the IPL playoffs, possibly as early as May 9 against Kings XI Punjab, or in the May 13 match against Mumbai Indians at home, Cricket Australia reported.

"He is trying to get back as fast as he can," said Colin de Grandhomme on the eve of KKR's match against Rising Pune Supergiant.