Wasim akram steps down as KKR bowling coach

IPL T20 2013

Wasim Akram has stepped down from his role of Kolkata Knight Riders bowling coach, because he wanted to spend more time with his family. Akram had been with Knight Riders, the IPL champions, for the last
three seasons, forming the coaching unit along with chief coach Trevor Bayliss.

"Wasim Akram will be badly missed," Knight Riders' chief executive Venky Mysore said. "He is a legend and a great motivator to have around the team. However, we fully appreciate the reason why he will be unavailable. We hope to work with him in future."

Knight Riders appointed Trevor Penney as their fielding coach. Penny is presently fielding coach of the Indian team and also worked with Deccan Chargers, a former IPL franchise.

The sixth season of the IPL begins on April 3.