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IPL 2021 KKR vs PBKS – Chris Gayle Pulls Out: Punjab Kings batsman Chris Gayle has decided to leave the IPL bio bubble due to fatigue ahead of PBKS crucial match against KKR tonight at 7.30PM. According to the statement released by Chris Gayle, ‘bubble fatigue’ is the reason for his decision to pullout of the team at this crucial stage for the team – Follow KKR vs PBKS LIVE Updates on InsideSport.co
“Over the last few months, I have been a part of the CWI bubble, CPL bubble followed by the IPL bubble, and I wish to mentally recharge and refresh myself,” Gayle said in a statement. “I want to refocus on helping the West Indies in the T20 World Cup and would like to take a break in Dubai. My thanks to the Punjab Kings for giving me the time off. My wishes and hopes are with the squad always. All the very best for the games coming up.”
IPL 2021 KKR vs PBKS LIVE: On eve of Punjab Kings do or die match vs KKR, Chris Gayle pulls out of IPL: Follow LIVE Updates
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“Over the last few months, I have been a part of the CWI bubble, CPL bubble followed by the IPL bubble, and I wish to mentally recharge and refresh myself.” – Gayle declared in the statement
“I want to refocus on helping the West Indies in the T20 World Cup and would like to take a break in Dubai. My thanks to the Punjab Kings for giving me the time off. My wishes and hopes are with the squad always. All the very best for the games coming up.”
Punjab is scheduled to play a crucial game against Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday. PBKS are ranked 6th in the points table. Gayle was added in the playing XI for the last two games.
He was batting at number 3 for PBKS. However, his sudden decision to leave bio-bubble will leave PBKS team mangement in a big trouble
“I’ve played against Chris and have coached him at Punjab Kings and all through the years I’ve known him, he has always been an absolute professional and we as a team respect his decision and desire to prepare himself for the T20 World Cup,” Anil Kumble, head coach of Kings, said.
IPL 2021 – PBKS qualification chances: The perennial under-achievers of IPL, Punjab Kings is at No. 6 position in the IPL Points Table. They have 8 points from 11 matches & the playoff spot is once again slipping from their hands. They still are in contention but with a rider. In all 3 remaining matches – they have to win them in style & big margins to qualify for Playoffs – Today they play in form KKR at 7.30PM
IPL 2021 Teams Points Table
| No. | Teams | Played | Won | Lost | N/R | Points | NRR | |
| 1 | Chennai Super Kings | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 18 | +1.002 | |
| 2 | Delhi Capitals | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 16 | +0.562 | |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 14 | -0.200 | |
| 4 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | +0.363 | |
| 5 | Mumbai Indians | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | -0.453 | |
| 6 | Punjab Kings | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 8 | -0.288 | |
| 7 | Rajasthan Royals | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 8 | -0.468 | |
| 8 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 11 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 4 | -0.490 |
PBKS updated squad – KKR vs PBKS LIVE – Chris Gayle Pulls Out
KL Rahul (Captain), Mayank Agarwal, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Mandeep Singh, Sarfaraz Khan, Deepak Hooda, Prabhsimran Singh, Mohammed Shami, Chris Jordan, Darshan Nalkande, Ravi Bishnoi, Murugan Ashwin, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Ishan Porel, Moises Henriques, Shahrukh Khan, Pratyush Singh, Jalaj Saxena, Nathan Ellis, Adil Rashid, Aiden Markram
Chris Gayle Pulls Out
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