‘Boss of the Universe’ Chris Gayle did it again on Monday when he broke a 50 of 25 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders to help Kings XI Punjab claim their fifth consecutive victory in the 2020 Indian Premier League in the United Arab Emirates. Gayle has played five games this season so far for KXIP, and the franchise has won them all. This, after KL Rahul’s team kept him out of the game XI for the first seven games, and he lost six of them.
But with Gayle on the team, KXIP appears to have found new life in the tournament and after Monday’s win over KKR, the franchise has moved up to fourth place in the table. (Total IPL coverage 2020)
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Gayle had scored 51 runs on 29 balls in the game that received the man of the match award for his performance. Speaking at the post-game presentation ceremony, the 41-year-old said the youth on the team are asking him not to retire.
“Today the coach asked the older players, we have to take a step forward in the crucial games, I’m glad I was able to raise my hand. And the youngsters on the team tell me, ‘Don’t retire,’ ”Gayle said.
Speaking about his hitting performance, Gayle said: “I was training off the field when I wasn’t playing. Doing my races. Gym. Feel good. I have a good feeling about myself and the team. Just taking advantage of it, but there is still a long way to go. “
He further added: “We had two very good spinners, we had to make a quick adjustment. Quickly assess what they were doing. And once you get going, you take the pressure off Mandeep too. Sunil has taken me out so many times. It is the best spinner in the world. So when you get a window like this, when it doesn’t turn much, you have to take advantage of it. “
KXIP will face the Rajasthan Royals on Friday.
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