Quetta Gladiators’ opening batsman, Chris Gayle, confirmed that he wouldonly be available to play in the opening two matches in the sixth editionof the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Gayle will head back after the secondmatch to join the West Indies squad for their ODI series against Sri Lanka.——————————
Quetta picked Gayle in the platinum category in the PSL 6 draft and wouldhave hoped Gayle to be available for the whole tournament. Quetta recentlyannounced the former South African captain, Faf du Plessis, as Gayle’sreplacement for the rest of the tournament.
Gayle said that he would try to come back to join the Gladiators squadafter the completion of his international duties.
“Unfortunately, it’s only going to be two games because I don’t know whatwill happen after that due to international duty. I have to play a fewT20Is for West Indies against Sri Lanka, and after that, we will try towork it out to come back in the PSL as well,” said Gayle.
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The Universe Boss is still upbeat though, and he is excited to join the PSLonce again. Gayle said that his PSL record has been disappointing, but hewould like to rectify that with the Gladiators. He said that he will put ona show for his fans in Pakistan and remind them that he is still theUniverse boss.
Gayle will be a part of Quetta’s squad for the first two matches of theircampaign against Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars.
Quetta will kick off the tournament in the opening match of PSL 6 againstKarachi Kings on 20 February at National Stadium Cricket.
