Wasim Akram to train Akshay Kumar

Pakistan's legendary cricketer Wasim Akram will teach bowling skills to Akshay Kumar for his upcoming film "Patiala House".

In the film Akshay Kumar turns into a cricketer from London and will be seen playing World Cup matches. The cricket matches will be shot at London's Oval and Lord's cricket grounds.

Director Nikhil Advani wants the cricket sequences to look as authentic as possible and Akshay to appear convincing as a world class bowler. So Nikhil thought of getting some bowling lessons for Akki and approached Wasim Akram for the same.

Even though Wasim is still mourning the untimely loss of his wife Huma, he agreed to do so.

The training will start as soon as Akshay recovers from his back injury.

Meanwhile in order to get better faster, Akshay and wife Twinkle have made a quick dash to Hamburg, Germany, for a two-day course in hydrotherapy at a spa.

Akshay loves water and is now learning some water-based exercises that will help his bones and fitness.