IPL 2021: Punjab Kings’ Chris Gayle leaves IPL bio-bubble, expresses need to refresh himself for T20 World Cup

Punjab Kings’ Chirs Gayle will be leaving the Indian Premier League bio-bubble due to fatigue and expressed a desire to mentally refresh himself in Dubai before representing the West Indies in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Punjab Kings’ Chris Gayle leaves IPL to refresh himself for T20 WC (Image Courtesy: AFP)HIGHLIGHTSPunjab Kings’ Chris Gayle leaves IPL to refresh himself for T20 WCI wish to mentally recharge and refresh myself before T20 WC, says GaylePunjab Kings will lock horns with Kolkata Knight Riders on FridayPunjab Kings’ Chris Gayle on Thursday has withdrawn from the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), citing the bubble fatigue.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.Punjab Kings will lock horns with Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday.It is expected that Chris will be in Dubai before joining up with his West Indies teammates for the T20 World Cup.“Chris is a legend who has changed the game of T20 cricket, and we stand by his decision. He is a part of the Punjab Kings family, and his presence will be missed. We extend all support to him and wish him success,” said Satish Menon, CEO of Punjab Kings.Click here for our site’s complete coverage of the coronavirus pandemic.

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