KOLKATA: Legendary all-rounder and former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has reportedly thrown his hat in the ring to coach Kolkata Knight Riders in Indian Premier League’s third edition next year.
Wasim will meet team-owner Shah Rukh Khan along with former Indian coach John Wright — who is another candidate for the post — at the end of this week, according to CNN-IBN.
Earlier, Englishmen Richard Pybus and Dermot Reeve were interviewed by Shahrukh in his Bandra residence on Sunday.
With Wasim entering the fray and Wright yet to be interviewed by the KKR team management, the race for the coveted post seems to be wide open.
Meanwhile, Wasim expressed his keenness to coach KKR, saying he was scheduled to meet Shah Rukh Khan on Sunday to discuss the assignment.
The legendary all-rounder said he has received a call from Shah Rukh’s secretary, inviting him for a chat to discuss a coaching assignment with the KKR on Aug 30.
‘Sunday, I will be there for sure and I am keen. I am ready. Check me out,’ said Wasim.
‘I have never done formal coaching before. It is a different skill and is honed over a period of time. It requires a lot of patience and that is something I have acquired over a period of time.’—Agencies
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