For the first years of the Indian Premier League, Wasim Akram was a firm fixture in the tournament, either as commentator or in the dug out as part of the Kolkata Knight Riders team, who he helped to title triumphs in 2012 and 2014. 

The political climate between India and Pakistan has ensured that players from across the border are not welcomed with open arms in the league, but Akram will soon be working with an Indian once more, in a completely new set up.