Akram calls absence of India players in IPL final a 'blessing'

The Kolkata Knight Riders won their third Indian Premier League title in 2024, defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai. Pakistan legend Wasim Akram praised the absence of Team India players in the final as a "blessing in disguise" for Indian cricket, allowing them to focus on their World Cup preparations without the added fatigue of a long tournament.

Akram calls absence of India players in IPL final a 'blessing'
The Kolkata Knight Riders won their third Indian Premier League title in 2024, defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai. Pakistan legend Wasim Akram praised the absence of Team India players in the final as a "blessing in disguise" for Indian cricket, allowing them to focus on their World Cup preparations without the added fatigue of a long tournament.