Karachi, August 27(ANI): Out-of-favour Pakistani wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal has claimed to have overcome his flaws with the gloves after getting valuable tips from Moin Khan and Rashid Latif, and has expressed the hope of making a comeback and cementing his place in the national team.
"I spent a lot of time in Moin's academy during my stay in Karachi during the [Cool and Cool] Twenty20 event. He gave me valuable tips which I am following to the core," The Express Tribune quoted Kamran, as saying.
"I also had a lot of interaction with Latif and sought his advice on various issues. The tips from both of them were of great value and helped me in removing my wicketkeeping flaws," he added.
Fitness and weight issues have often cropped up as part of Kamran's criticism. While acknowledging those issues, the wicketkeeper confirmed that a renewed focus on his fitness was also on the cards.
"I'm doing a lot of work-out and have managed to reduce six to seven kilogrammes. I've regained the same level of fitness that I had during my best days," he said, before adding that he was not missing a single moment to bring about an improvement in his performance, which has come under heavy criticism.
Kamran, who will represent a Lahore side in next month's season-opening Twenty20 tournament, promised an improved show in the season.
"Hopefully all my hard work will pay-off and people will see major a improvement in my performance in. There is tough competition for a place in the national side and only the best player survives," he said.
"I am hopeful that I will come back strong by proving my wicket-keeping abilities and be able to cement my place," he added. (ANI)
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