Akram all set to be back as bowling coach of KKR

Legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram is all set to come back as the bowling coach of Kolkata Knight Riders for the upcoming seventh edition of Indian Premier League after a hiatus of one year.

Akram had been the bowling coach of KKR for three successive seasons from 2010-12 with last season being the victorious one for the Shah Rukh Khan co-owned franchise.

“Akram has told us that his services would be available for the full length of the tournament this time,” KKR CEO Venky Mysore told the mediapersons in a press conference here today.

–PTI