Shoaib Akhtar recalls fond KKR memories despite Sourav Ganguly's issues with managing him

year 2008 saw former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar lighting up Eden Gardens in Kolkata with some explosive bowling in which he picked up 4 wickets for 11 runs and completely dismantling batting lineup of Delhi Daredevils (w Delhi Capitals). exceptional performance saw one of co-owners of Kolkata Knight Riders running laps all around ground. first season of Indian Premier League (IPL) was only season in which maverick Pakistani player featured.

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IPL 2020: Shoaib Akhtar recalls his Eden Gardens experience in 2008

Recounting experience, Akhtar said that when he took 4 wickets, everyone went mad even one of co-owners was running all over ground. He said that looking at celebration around him he thought he had won World Cup. Akhtar was one of marquee players for KKR in first season

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IPL 2020: Sourav Ganguly speaks about working with Shoaib Akhtar at KKR

Sourav Ganguly spoke about experience of leading former Pakistan fast-bowler in his book. former Team India skipper said that he knew Shoaib Akhtar’s blistering pace was bound to make a difference in shortest format of game and crowd at Eden Gardens roared after Rawalpindi express cleaned up Delhi Daredevils. He also said that KKR winning low- scoring game against Delhi Daredevils was one of ir most memorable wins.

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Ganguly in his book furr wrote that handling Shoaib Akhtar was also more difficult than he had imagined. He revealed that instead of turning around competition for KKR, Akhtar suddenly decided t to play any more. He withdrew after making only three appearances despite former India skipper making repeated requests. Ganguly also added that he pleaded Shoaib Akhtar to send down only four overs even with a small, niggling injury, but it was impossible to get him on park.

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