KKR pace ace Brett Lee said that he was fully prepared for the role of bowling mentor for the Kolkata team. The 36 year old takes the place of Pakistani legend, Wasim Akram, who was the bowling coach for the past couple of seasons. Lee said that he was proud to be the bowling mentor while still playing. He said that it was a challenge that he liked to take it up.
The former Australian fast bowler replaced Akram who earlier stepped down as KKR bowling coach as Akram wanted to spend more time with his family. "Wasim decided to spend time with his family and I wish him all the best. He was a great help for the bowlers and I will try my best as the new mentor," said Lee.
Lee admitted that he had big shoes to fill as Akram was an integral member in the KKR side captained by Gautam Gambhir. He was part of the core team along with coach Trevor Bayliss and Akram had a massive influence in KKR winning their first ever IPL in 2012.
The pace spearhead stated that he was ready to play second fiddle to Jacques Kallis, whom he described as the "go to man" in the team. "The bowling attack has variety thanks to the presence of players like Kallis. He has been a crucial player for KKR, be it with bat or ball."
KKR have a varied bowling attack with Lee and West Indian offie Sunil Narine. Both played a key role in the Kolkata franchise winning its maiden IPL crown in 2012. Medium pacers Laxmipathy Balaji and Rajat Bhatia are two other important members in the bowling attack which also boasts the likes of young left-arm spinner Iqbal Abdulla.
The former Australian fast bowler replaced Akram who earlier stepped down as KKR bowling coach as Akram wanted to spend more time with his family. "Wasim decided to spend time with his family and I wish him all the best. He was a great help for the bowlers and I will try my best as the new mentor," said Lee.
Lee admitted that he had big shoes to fill as Akram was an integral member in the KKR side captained by Gautam Gambhir. He was part of the core team along with coach Trevor Bayliss and Akram had a massive influence in KKR winning their first ever IPL in 2012.
The pace spearhead stated that he was ready to play second fiddle to Jacques Kallis, whom he described as the "go to man" in the team. "The bowling attack has variety thanks to the presence of players like Kallis. He has been a crucial player for KKR, be it with bat or ball."
KKR have a varied bowling attack with Lee and West Indian offie Sunil Narine. Both played a key role in the Kolkata franchise winning its maiden IPL crown in 2012. Medium pacers Laxmipathy Balaji and Rajat Bhatia are two other important members in the bowling attack which also boasts the likes of young left-arm spinner Iqbal Abdulla.
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