Chris Gayle thinking cricketer, not just a big hitter of cricket ball, according to the Indian god of cricket
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MUMBAI: Big-hitter Chris Gayle’s inclusion in the King’s XI Punjab team has suddenly changed its fortunes as the team has won all three matches he has played in so far.
The Universe Boss – as Gayle is known – has scored the highest-ever score of 175 runs in the Indian Premier League against his name.
Sachin Tendulkar, the god of cricket, says Chris Gayle isn’t just a big-hitting cricketer.
In a video on his twitter handle, Sachin says, “When it comes to Gayle, people only talk about his big-hitting. That everyone knows, but many guys don’t notice one thing, Gayle is a very smart player. He is a big hitter no doubt but he is a clever guy. If he finds someone threatening who can get him out, he is prepared to see his over through. Then he will target one or two bowlers like he targeted Tushar Despande in the match against Delhi. He got 26 runs off that over.
“Gayle is a smart player, don’t think that Gayle will come out and hit every ball. He does not do that, he understands the surface, he reads the pace of the surface and what the bowler is good at. When he realises that there is a bowler who he can go after, then he goes all out.”
According to Sachin, Gayle’s inclusion in the King’s IX Punjab has changed the fortunes of the team.
“Gayle has brought a lot of energy to the Punjab team , there are certain players with the way they play, it has a positive impact on the team and that is what has happened with Gayle coming back. KL and Mayank both have been batting well, with Gayle coming back Punjab’s batting lineup becomes really good.”
Can Gayle now take Punjab into the play-offs?
Why is @henrygayle such an important cog in @lionsdenkxip’s resurrection in the past 3 games?
My views on what Gayle brings to the table! ⬇️#KXIP pic.twitter.com/RR9JVhucxB
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 24, 2020
