“I was crying”: Chris Gayle accuses the IPL of abuse and disrespect

Western Indies legend Chris gayleOne of the most celebrated names in Cricket T20, has made amazing revelations about his time in the Premier League India (IPL). Speaking candidate in a journalist podcast Shubhankar MishraGayle accused an IPL franchise of showing “contempt” and admitted that the experience let him fight the depression for the first time in his life.

The cricket, known famous as the “head of the universe” for its older character than life and the explosive style of shake, shared how the situation was deployed during the 2021 IPL, when the tournament was played under strict bio-bombolles restrictions due to Covid-19 pandemic.

Chris Gayle reveals an painful IPL experience with a franchise

The Gayle Association with the IPL extends to the first season of the league in 2008. With the years it has represented Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bengaluruand Kings punjabLeaving an unforgettable brand with its power. Its 175 not Out for RCB in 2013 is still the highest individual score in the history of the IPL, while its consistency as a first -rate batter made it the name of the home.

However, despite his stature and contributions, Gayle admitted that his career with Punjab Kings between 2018 and 2021 ended with a sour note. According to him, the franchise did not give him the respect he deserved as a senior cricket who had contributed immensely to the popularity of the league.

Remembering the 2021 season, Gayle revealed how he felt and undervalued by the direction of Punjab Kings. The explosive batter admitted that this was the first time he felt pushed towards a state of depression.

“Oh, my IPL ended prematurely, you know, with Punjab to be honest with you. Yes, I mean absolutely, I mean, I was discredited in the franchise, Punjab Kings XI. You know, I didn’t feel properly treated for an older boy, I found that the building was on my shoulder. Gayle said.

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Emotional breakdown and conversation with Anil Kumble

Gayle revealed that the situation became so overwhelming that he contacted Anil KumbleThe then Punjab Kings coach. He described how an emotional conversation with the Indian legend left him in tears.

“I called Anil (Anil Kumble). I had an individualized discussion. I was destroyed inside. So I called him and had an individual conversation with him, you know, in fact, too, literally, a breakdown when I was talking to him because I was really injured. Oh, yes, I cried and I was disappointed with Anil and how I really was running, and everything was really running, to say that I listened to Thank you “ Admitted Gayle.

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