5 Pakistan cricketers who are loved by Indians

#3 Wasim Akram

Wasim Akram coaches the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL

It was tough for an Indian cricket fan to admire Wasim Akram in the 90’s when he was at the peak of his powers, for the left armer used his magic way too often to break the backbone of India’s batting and win matches for Pakistan. But once the bowler hung up his boots, Indians could absorb the greatness of his feats.

Also, post retirement, Wasim Akram has increased his association with India and has also seen his fan base grow. The 50-year-old now spends most of his time in India where he plies his trade as a commentator for Star Sports and in months of April and May dons the golden and purple of Kolkata Knight Riders for whom he is the assistant coach.

Akram, who keeps getting asked by his countrymen on social media why he renders coaching services in India and not in Pakistan, has slammed his detractors many times saying that its India from where he earns his ‘bread and butter’ and will help Pakistani young bowlers when asked by the board.