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DUBAI: A star player Chris Gayle has decided to leave IPLHis team is a biologically safe environment because of “bubble fatigue” Punjab Kings said Thursday.
Gayle had played two games for the team since the return of the IPL and now wants to refresh before the T20 World Cup, which starts next month.
The West Indian flew to Dubai from another bio bubble created for the CPL, and staying in a protected environment has burdened him like many other international players in COVID times.
In recent months, I’ve been part of the CWI bubble, the CPL bubble followed by the IPL bubble, and I want to recharge mentally and refresh myself, ”Gayle said in a Punjab Kings press release.
“I want to focus on helping West India at the T20 World Cup and I would like to take a break in Dubai. Thanks to Punjab Kings for giving me free time. My hopes and aspirations are always with the team. Best for future games.”
Head coach Anil Kumble said the team respects his decision.
“I’ve played against Chris and coached him at the Punjab Kings, and I’ve known him over the years that he’s always been an absolute professional, and as a team we respect his decision and want to prepare for the T20 World Cup,” Kumble said.
CEO Satish Menon added, Chris is a legend who has changed the game of T20 cricket, and we stick to his decision. He is part of the Punjab Kings family and will miss his presence. We give him all the support and hope for success.
Gayle is likely to stay in Dubai before joining the West India team in the T20 World Cup.
Gayle had played two games for the team since the return of the IPL and now wants to refresh before the T20 World Cup, which starts next month.
The West Indian flew to Dubai from another bio bubble created for the CPL, and staying in a protected environment has burdened him like many other international players in COVID times.
In recent months, I’ve been part of the CWI bubble, the CPL bubble followed by the IPL bubble, and I want to recharge mentally and refresh myself, ”Gayle said in a Punjab Kings press release.
“I want to focus on helping West India at the T20 World Cup and I would like to take a break in Dubai. Thanks to Punjab Kings for giving me free time. My hopes and aspirations are always with the team. Best for future games.”
Head coach Anil Kumble said the team respects his decision.
“I’ve played against Chris and coached him at the Punjab Kings, and I’ve known him over the years that he’s always been an absolute professional, and as a team we respect his decision and want to prepare for the T20 World Cup,” Kumble said.
CEO Satish Menon added, Chris is a legend who has changed the game of T20 cricket, and we stick to his decision. He is part of the Punjab Kings family and will miss his presence. We give him all the support and hope for success.
Gayle is likely to stay in Dubai before joining the West India team in the T20 World Cup.
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