Chris Gayle leaves IPL 2021 bio-bubble to recharge himself ahead of T20 World Cup

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Chris Gayle leaves IPL 2021 bio-bubble to recharge himself ahead of T20 World Cup

Chris Gayle leaves IPL 2021 bio-bubble to recharge himself ahead of T20 World Cup

October 1, 2021  Authorbet365baji

Chris Gayle, the batter for the Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League's newest edition, will not play in the team's remaining matches. The T20 veteran pulled out of the IPL bio-bubble in the UAE due to exhaustion. The Punjab franchise confirmed Gayle's departure on social media on Thursday.

The 42-year-old admitted that he decided to take a mental break before representing the West Indies in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in 2021.

Due to his franchise cricket commitments and national duty, the southpaw has spent a lot of time in a bio-secure environment this year. He looks to have taken a toll as a result, and he intends to take a sabbatical.

The swashbuckler also stated that he wants to refocus ahead of the showpiece event to lead his country to another championship victory. He praised the team for allowing him to take time off and wished them success in their remaining games.

Despite his uneven performances in recent years, the dangerous batter remains a top draw in the cash-rich competition. While his big-hitting has fascinated spectators in the past, his most recent spell has been panned by many.

Chris Gayle has 193 runs and a 21.44 batting average in 10 games this season. He'll make his next appearance at the highly anticipated T20 World Cup 2021 next month.