September 25, 2014
Hyderabad, Sep 24: Legendary Pakistani pacer Wasim Akram has given credit for Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) series of victories in the ongoing Champions League T20 to captain Gautam Gambhir saying he is marshalling his resources well and going for wickets in every game. The KKR bowling coach said Gambhir is in tremendous form and he […]
Read MoreJune 3, 2014
Kolkata Knight Riders bowling coach Wasim Akram said Gautam Gambhir’s leadership has made a big difference in how the team has played this season, ending up being the Indian Premier League champions for the second time in three years. Attributing Kolkata Knight Riders’ second Indian Premier League title triumph to Gautam Gambhir’s leadership skills, the […]
Read MoreMay 27, 2014
Back in the spotlight after his awe-inspiring knock against Sunrisers Hyderabad, swashbuckling batsman Yusuf Pathan attributed his success to team’s bowling coach Wasim Akram who has helped him understand the psyche of opposition bowlers. Yusuf, who smashed a scintillating 22-ball 72 to power Kolkata Knight Riders to finish second in the league table, said he […]
Read MoreMay 21, 2014
Out-of-favour Indian opening batsman and Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir has brought back smiles on millions of faces after recovering from a disastrous start to the Indian Premier League 2014. He started the tournament by scoring 3 ducks in a row and then stiched together 3 half-centuries, 2 of which helped his team win […]
Read MoreMay 4, 2013
Former bowling coach of the Knight Riders tells young captains like Gautam Gambhir must learn from seniors like Rahul Dravid, who know how to manage their aggression. Sunil Gavaskar had called Kolkata Knight Riders “listless” and their skipper Gautam Gambhir “frustrated.” On Friday, Wasim Akram has slammed the defending champions for their “negative” approach. With […]
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2013
Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram feels India has an edge over Australia in the upcoming Test series between the two nations, starting on February 22 at Chennai. “India go in as favourites. This is the most inexperienced Australian team I have seen in my life. Though they are talented, the inexperience in the batting line-up, […]
Read MoreOctober 24, 2012
Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has raised question whether the Indian team has the bench strength to replace opening duo of Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag ahead of the England series at home. “I doubt India have a Plan B to replace them. With Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman retiring, the middle order will be […]
Read MoreOctober 13, 2012
Centurion, Oct 13: Kolkata Knight Riders’ bowling coach Wasim Akram, feels out-of-form Gautam Gambhir will play a vital role for KKR in the Champions League T20 ahead of the team’s first Group A match against Delhi Daredevils at Centurion on Saturday. Akram, who has been associated with the Knight Riders for a while now, feels […]
Read MoreMay 29, 2012
Kolkata Knight Riders bowling Coach Wasim Akram on Sunday said that Sunil Narine was a revelation the fifth season of the Indian Premier League. “He (Narine) has been a revelation. Nobody could read him in this tournament and I don’t think anybody will do it in the next two years. It’s good for KKR.” Akram […]
Read MoreMay 24, 2012
The Kolkata Knight Riders bowling coach, Wasim Akram, on Monday credited skipper Gautam Gambhir for his side’s successful IPL campaign so far this season. The 45-year-old former left-arm Pakistan pacer lavished praise on the Gambhir for his individual form with the bat as well as his captaincy tactics, as the Knight Riders finished the round […]
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