“ I cried ”: Chris Gayle accuses the IPL franchise of ill -treatment and the lack of respect

West Indies legend Chris GayleOne of the most famous names in T20 cricket has made surprising revelations about his time in the Premier Indian League (IPL). Speak frankly about a podcast with a journalist Shubhankar MishraGayle accused an IPL franchise of having shown him “lack of respect” and admitted that experience had left him fighting depression for the first time in his life.

The cricket player, known as “boss of the universe” for his character larger than life and his explosive striking style, explained how the situation took place during the 2021 season, when the tournament was played under strict restrictions on the bio-bulle due to the Pandemic Covid-19.

Chris Gayle reveals an experience of painful IPL with a franchise

The Gayle association with IPL dates back to the very first season of the League in 2008. Over the years, it has represented Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers BengaluruAnd Punjab KingsLeaving an unforgettable mark with its power. His 175 not out for RCB in 2013 remains the highest individual score in the history of the IPL, while his coherence as a first -rate striker made him a familiar name.

However, despite its stature and contribution, Gayle admitted that its passage with the kings of Punjab between 2018 and 2021 had ended on a sour note. According to him, the franchise did not give him the respect he deserved as a senior cricket player who had contributed enormously to the popularity of the League.

Recalling the 2021 season, Gayle revealed how he felt away and undervalued by the management of Punjab Kings. The explosive striker admitted that it was the first time in his life, he felt pushed in a state of depression.

“Oh my IPL ended prematurely, you know, with Punjab to be honest with you. Yeah, I mean absolutely, I mean that I was without respect in the franchise, the Punjab Kings XI. You know, I felt like I was not treated properly for a senior done so much for the league, you know, bring so much value to the franchise as well. I felt like the building was on my shoulder. said gayle.

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Emotional unleashing and conversation with Anil Kumble

Gayle also revealed that the situation had become so overwhelming that he stretched out Anil KumbleThe head coach of the Kings of Punjab. He told how an emotional conversation with Indian legend left him in tears.

“I called Anil (Anil Kumble). I had a tête-à-tête discussion. I was destroyed inside. So, I called him and I had a conversation in mind Gayle admitted.

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