Karachi: Legendary Pakistan paceman Wasim Akram said yesterday England's new coach Trevor Bayliss would help make the Ashes a closer contest despite Australia starting out as hot favourites.


Trevor Bayliss and Wasim Akram 

The left-armer, who was Kolkata Knight Riders' bowling coach in the Indian Premier League while Bayliss was head coach, said the Australian's cool and collected approach would serve England well. "Bayliss keeps it simple and his coaching module is very impressive," Wasim said.