Pakistans bowling legend Wasim Akram would not participate in the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2017, citing professional reasons behind his withdrawal.
"Bowling Coach and Mentor, Wasim Akram will miss the upcoming IPL 2017 season. The legendary all-rounder has cited professional commitments and time constraints for his inability to be part of KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) for the upcoming season," stated the two-time IPL champions KKR in a release, reported Rediff.
Wasim Akram Akram, has been part of the KKR coaching staff since 2010. He previously took a break from the IPL in 2013 due to personal reasons.
"We will miss Wasim Bhai who has been part of the KKR family over the last few years and has played a significant role in our title triumphs in 2012 and 2014. We wish him the very best in all his endeavours," Venky Mysore, MD & CEO of KKR, said.
Akram, on his part, said he would miss the KKR dressing room and wished the team luck.
"I am surely going to miss being part of the dressing room but I wish the team continued success," he said.
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