IPL 2021: BIG claim by Kevin Pietersen, says, ‘Chris Gayle left because he was not being treated right by PBKS’

PBKS had said in their statement that Gayle being a part of the bio-secure environments since cricket resumed post the pandemic was the reason for the cricketer leaving the bio-bubble.  

Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen believes one of the main reasons for West Indies icon Chris Gayle leaving the Punjab Kings bio-bubble in the IPL 2021 in UAE and heading back to "recharge" his batteries for the ICC T20 World Cup was because he was "not being treated right in his environment".

A statement by the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise on September 30 had said that, "Seasoned Caribbean batsman Chris Gayle has left the Punjab Kings team hotel and bio-bubble, owing to bubble fatigue accumulated over the months playing franchise and international cricket. The 42-year-old won't be available now for selection for the remainder of Punjab Kings' games."

However, Pietersen told Star Sports on Friday that, "He (Gayle) is not being treated right in his environment. He feels like they are using him and getting rid of him, using him and getting rid of him. Didn't play him on his birthday, cast him aside. If he is not happy, he is 42, let him do what he wants."