IPL 2021 PBKS vs RR: Cricket fraternity, fans slam Punjab Kings for dropping Chris Gayle on his birthday
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Former cricketers Sunil Gavaskar, Kevin Pietersen, and fans were eagerly waiting to see destructive batsman Gayle in action, especially when the ‘Universe Boss’ is celebrating his 42nd birthday on Tuesday.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) who are struggling in the IPL 2021 with four losses in seven games dropped birthday boy Chris Gayle from the squad for the match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Tuesday (September 21) and the cricket fraternity and fans are furious at the PBKS management for taking such decision.
Newly-picked South African batsman Aiden Markram made way for Gayle at No.3 in the lineup with Nicholas Pooran, Fabian Allen, and Adil Rashid being the other overseas players. However, former cricketers Sunil Gavaskar, Kevin Pietersen, and fans were eagerly waiting to see destructive batsman Gayle in action, especially when the ‘Universe Boss’ is celebrating his 42nd birthday on Tuesday. However, that didn’t happen as the southpaw failed to make it Punjab’s final XI.
Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen was left frustrated over Gayle missing out on the XI.
