When quizzed about his preference between Kolkata Knight Riders and Karachi Kings, Akram diplomatically chose both, showcasing his appreciation for the strengths of both teams.
Wasim Akram, the legendary Pakistani pacer, has weighed in on the perennial IPL versus PSL debate, unequivocally stating that the Indian Premier League (IPL) holds the upper hand in terms of magnitude. Acknowledging the stature of IPL as one of the premier T20 tournaments globally, Akram described it as massive during a recent media interaction. Comparatively, he positioned the Pakistan Super League (PSL) as the miniature counterpart, aptly titled the “mini-IPL of Pakistan.”
When quizzed about his preference between Kolkata Knight Riders and Karachi Kings, Akram diplomatically chose both, showcasing his appreciation for the strengths of both teams. The IPL 2024 window is slated to commence on March 22, extending until the end of May. The final schedule awaits confirmation from the Election Commission of India once the dates for the country’s general elections are finalised.
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The IPL auction for 2024 witnessed an intense battle, notably featuring Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans vying for the services of Mitchell Starc. The Australian speedster, fresh from his ODI World Cup triumph in India, became the center of attention. Kolkata Knight Riders secured Starc for a staggering Rs 24.75 crore, setting a record in the process.
Meanwhile, another Australian World Cup winner, Pat Cummins, found a new home with Sunrisers Hyderabad, fetching an impressive sum of Rs 20.50 crore in the auction. Mitchell Starc ended up being the most expensive buy in the auction, a lot of other Australian players too got more than what they had expected in the auction recently held in Dubai.
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