Next year I’m coming back, they need me!; Chris Gayle hits out at IPL for 'lack of respect': I wasn't treated well the last few years

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: May 8, 2022 17:06 IST2022-05-08T17:06:21+5:302022-05-08T17:06:21+5:30

Chris Gayle, the legendary West Indian cricketer, has given his Indian fans some good news, announcing that he will return to the IPL next year.

The opening batsman stated that he would like to win a title with either of his two former teams, the Royal Challengers Bangalore or the Punjab Kings.

Gayle noted he had a terrific tenure with RCB and was very successful at the franchise; and he praised Punjab for their support, saying, "They've been good".

Talking about his absence from this year's edition of the cash-rich competition, Gayle said he didn't get the respect he deserved so he chose not to enter the draft for the 2022 season.

. Gayle remarked that he hasn't been treated fairly in the last few years, which is why he opted to skip the tournament this season.

During his illustrious career in the IPL, Gayle has been a prolific player for multiple franchises – Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Punjab Kings.

Between 2011 and 2017, Gayle played some incredible innings for RCB. He was a major element of RCB's dangerous big three along with AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli.

Gayle has appeared in 142 IPL matches and scored approximately 5,000 runs at an average of 39.72. Gayle has an unbeaten 175 runs in the IPL as his highest score, which he scored against Pune Warriors in 2013.

The score is the highest individual score in the IPL. In addition, the 'Universe Boss' has six IPL hundreds to his name.

The 42-year-old also holds the record for the highest number of sixes, 357, in the tournament.

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