Kolkata Knight Riders: If Akram is coach, what should Ganguly do?

Wasim Akram has emerged as a strong contender for the Kolkata Knight Riders‘ coach position. Till recently though, John Wright had seemed to be the only obvious choice to take the long-sacked John Buchanan’s place.

I would want Akram to be the coach! I love the man. Watching Akram coach a young generation of Indians would be super. If SRK has any sense left in him, he should choose Akram as well. (Has he not had enough of the Gora coaches?) Also, Akram is likely to be cheaper than the Johns (Buchanan and Wright) so SRK can cut down on the wedding dances and take some time off.

The only problem is that Akram is perhaps (still) a better bowler AND batsman than the aging and balding captain! He might just decide to take things in his own hands! Ganguly should not embarrass himself in the next season. Methinks Akram and Dada should switch places. Akram on the field as coach and Dada in the commentary box.

PS: Have they started recruiting for cheerleaders though? That’s a lot more important than mere coaches and captains!