Chris Gayle leaves IPL bubble to stay fresh for T20 World Cup
Punjab Kings’ Chris Gayle leaves IPL bio-bubble,
expresses need to refresh himself for T20 World Cup
Punjab Kings’ Chris Gayle on Thursday has withdrawn from the
ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), citing the bubble fatigue. The Jamaican
has expressed the desire to mentally refresh himself in Dubai before
representing the West Indies in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
“Over the last few months, I have been a part of the CWI
bubble, CPL bubble followed by the IPL bubble, and I wish to mentally recharge
and refresh myself,” said Chris Gayle.
“I want to refocus on helping the West Indies in the T20
World Cup and would like to take a break in Dubai.
“My thanks to the Punjab Kings for giving me the time off.
My wishes and hopes are with the squad always. All the very best for the games
coming up,” he added.
Punjab Kings head coach Anil Kumble has respected Chris
Gayle’s decision and called the Jamaican a true professional.
“I’ve played against Chris and have coached him at Punjab
Kings and all through the years I’ve known him he has always been an absolute
professional and we as a team respect his decision and desire to prepare
himself for the T20 World Cup,” said Kumble
Source Indiatoday
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