KARACHI — Legendary Pakistan paceman Wasim Akram Saturday urged the country's top fast bowlers to be aggressive and adapt to new rule changes in order to excel at the international level. The 46-year-old, regarded as one of the best left-arm paceman ever to play the game, is holding a 10-day training camp for top 20 fast bowlers in the country ahead of the eight-nation Champions Trophy in June in England. Wasim said the change in rules in one-day cricket which allow only four fielders outside the inner circle throughout the 50 overs, were tough for bowlers. “You need to be aggressive and learn how to adapt to these rule changes,” Akram told reporters. “Pakistani bowlers have a lot of talent but they need to learn and adapt to the demands of international cricket.” Pakistan's new sensation Mohammad Irfan, who is the tallest to play international cricket at 7 feet one inch, is the star attraction of the training camp. Akram said Irfan needs special care because of his height. “Irfan is a special talent, but because of his height he needs to be handled carefully,” said Akram of Irfan, who was Pakistan's best bowler with 11 wickets in the one-day series in South Africa last month. Akram along with pace partner Waqar Younis was one of several fast bowlers who learnt the art under the legendary Imran Khan in mid 1980s. He took 414 Test and 502 one-day wickets during an illustrious career. Akram dispelled the impression that Pakistan was lacking in quality fast bowlers. “I don't think it's a serious concern. The talent is definitely there but these kids need experience and must learn to adapt to the demands of international cricket where they are found wanting,” said Akram. “The grounds in South Africa are green but need certain strategy to bowl, so until and unless they learn it they will not be able to turn their potential into performances,” said Akram. Akram will also guide the fast bowlers in national team's tune-up camp in northern city of Abbottabad next month before guiding them during the Champions Trophy from June 6-23. Wasim said Champions Trophy will be a test for Pakistan. Pakistan also plays the West Indies on June 8 and South Africa two days later. Jadeja guides Chennai home Chasing a paltry 120 by Kolkata, the Chennai Super Kings found themselves in a tight corner when they were reduced to 89-6 in the 17th over. But Jadeja (36 off 14) meant business and used his long handle to great effect to wrap up the game for Chennai. He shared an unbeaten 35-run partnership with Dwayne Bravo (7) to guide Chennai home. Apart from Jadeja, Mike Hussey (40) played a sensible innings at the top to keep Chennai in the hunt. On Friday, chasing a relatively easy target of 124 set by Punjab, Hyderabad reached 127 for five in 18.5 overs. This was Hyderabad's fifth win from seven matches taking it to the top of the table with 10 points. Scores: Kings-XI Punjab 123 for 9 (Adam Gilchrist 26, Karan Sharma 2-19) lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad 127-5 in 18.5 overs (Hanuma Vihari 46, Manpreet Gony 2-24) by 5 wickets. — Agencies
