West indies Legend Chris GayleOne of the most famous names in T20 cricket, has made shocking revelations about his time. Indian Premier League (IPL)Speaking openly with a journalist at a podcast Mascot mishraGayle accused an IPL franchise that he showed him “insult” and admitted that Anubhav stopped her for the first time in her life.
The cricketer, known as the “Universe Boss” for his big-to-life personality and explosive batting style, shared how the status was revealed during the 2021 IPL season, when the tournament was being played under strict bubbala-bubble sanctions due to the tournament Covid-19 epidemic.
Chris Gayle revealed a painful IPL experience with a franchise
Gayle’s association with the IPL returned to the first season of the league in 2008. Over the years, they have represented Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers BangaloreAnd Punjab kingsLeaving an unforgettable mark with his power-touching. His 175 not out for RCB in 2013 remains the highest individual score in IPL history, while his stability as a top -order batsman made him a domestic name.
However, despite his height and contribution, Gayle admitted that his tenure with the Punjab kings between 2018 and 2021 ended on a sour note. According to him, the franchise did not give him the honor he was entitled to as a senior cricketer who contributed greatly to the popularity of the league.
Recalling the 2021 season, Gayle revealed how he sidelined and evaluated by the Punjab Kings management. The explosive batsman admitted that this was the first time in his life when he felt that he was pushed into a state of depression.
“Oh, my IPL ended ahead of time, you know, with Punjab, to be honest with you. Yes, I mean, I mean I was disrespecting franchise, Punjab Kings Shee. As I felt that I felt the building was on my shoulder. Gayle said.
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Emotional breakdown and interaction with Anil Kumble
Gayle further revealed that the situation became so heavy that he reached out Anil KumbalThe then head coach of Punjab Kings. He said how an emotional conversation with Indian legend left him in tears.
“I called Anil (Anil Kumbal). I had one discussion each. I was destroyed inside. So, I called him and talked to him, you knew, really a breakdown as well, literally a breakdown, when I was really hurt. Gayle admitted.
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