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Sunil Narine and Wasim Akram (File Photo: Internet)
Former legendary Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram, who also served as the bowling coach of the IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has come up with a big revelation about the schedule of the two Caribbean stars, Sunil Narine and Andre Russell during the Indian Premier League.
The former Pakistan legend said that the Caribbean duo find it very difficult to adapt to Indian conditions and the time zone of the subcontinent. Notably, there is a difference of almost 12 hours in the Indian and Caribbean islands’ time zones. So, it’s quite hard for Narine and Russell to change their daily routine for two-three months during the IPL.
“When I was a part of KKR, I would wake up early for breakfast. Sunil Narine came for breakfast with swollen eyes. I asked him, 'Hey mate! What's happening?' I tried for a West Indies accent, but it did not come out that way. It sounded like a British or Aussie accent (laughs),” said Wasim Akram to Sportskeeda.
“So, yeah, I asked him why he looked tired. He said I haven't slept. I said what do you mean I haven't slept. He said I am on West Indies time. I asked him to explain. Sunil said he stays up at night and sleeps in the day. Even Andre Russell, I think he does the same thing. These guys sleep in the day during IPL and stay up the whole night,” he added later.
"That's what Sunil Narine is" - Wasim Akram about the Caribbean star's attitude
Furthermore, Wasim Akram also spoke about the nature and behaviour of Sunil Narine during his active days with KKR in the Indian Premier League.
“He is a quiet person, at times too much quiet, like he does not even talk to anyone. That's what Sunil Narine is,” he said.
Speaking of Narine’s performances in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024, he performed brilliantly both with the bat and the ball. He has scored 286 runs in 7 innings with an average of 40.86, including a century and a half-century. Besides that, he has also scalped 9 wickets in 7 innings with an economy rate of 7.11, with the best performance of 2/30 in an innings.