I am really proud and pleased to say that I am the bowling mentor while still playing. It is a challenge and I am looking forward to it, Lee said after leading KKR bowlers through a grueling net practice at the Eden Gardens here.Lee, however has big shoes to fill as Akram associated with now Gautam Gambhir-led side for the past three seasons, was a part of the core team along with coach Trevor Bayliss and played a key role in KKR`s maiden IPL title last year.The former Australian pacer replaced `Sultan of Swing` Wasim Akram who earlier stepped down as KKR bowling coach as he wanted to spend more time with his family.The KKR have an exciting bowling attack with Lee and West Indian offie Sunil Narine who was instrumental in the city franchise winning its maiden IPL crown in 2012Wasim chose to spend time with his family so good luck to him. He was a great help for the bowlers and I will try my best as the new mentor," said Lee.Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pace spearhead Brett Lee, who also has been made the bowling mentor replacing Pakistan legend Wasim Akram, Friday said he was prepared for the new challenge.
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