Legends League Cricket 2022: Gujarat Giants signs Chris Gayle

Legends League Cricket (LLC) side Gujarat Giants on Saturday picked Jamaican all-rounder Chris Gayle ahead of the upcoming season which kicks off from September 16 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

As per the draft rules, franchises have three days to finalize their respective squads. Giants had already spent INR 5,51,80,000 to buy 15 stalwarts on Friday during the virtual draft and were left with INR 2,48,20,000 to finish their squad.

After Fridays draft, Gujarat Giants had clearly expressed their desire to buy Chris Gayle with the remaining purse from their individual INR 8 Cr franchise purse. We facilitated the discussion and are glad that Gayle will be seen playing for the Adani Sportsline team, said Raman Raheja, LLC CEO and co-founder.

The dynamic West Indian, a T20 specialist, holds numerous records to his name. He also happens to be a favorite with fans for his batting style and on-field antics.

Gayle will have the company of fellow teammate and West Indian batter Lendl Simmons along with local favorite Parthiv Patel. The team, led by Virender Sehwag, has Sri Lankan Mystery spinner Ajantha Mendis and former New Zealand Captain and left-arm spinner Daniel Vettori spearheading the spin department. Mitchell McClenaghan will lead the pace bowling department.

Gujarat Giants: Virender Sehwag (c)Parthiv Patel, Chris Gayle, Elton Chigumbura, Chris Tremlett, Richard Levi, Graeme Swann, Joginder Sharma, Ashoke Dinda, Daniel Vettori, Kevin OBrien, Stuart Binny, Mitchell McClenaghan, Lendl Simmons, Manvinder Bisla, Ajantha Mendis