Anil Kumble and Chris Gayle have worked together in Punjab Kings. When Kumble was the coach of the team, Gayle used to be a part of this team, but this year both of them are out of IPL.
Anil Kumble has been the coach of Punjab Kings. (File Pic)
Former captain and coach of the Indian team, Anil Kumble was a part of the IPL for a long time. First as a player, then as a mentor and coach. Till last year, this veteran leg-spinner was the coach of Punjab Kings, but this season he is not a part of Punjab. In his place, Punjab has appointed Trevor Bellis as coach. Chris Gayle also stayed in Punjab and Gayle said on Kumble’s face that the former Indian player changed him, that’s why he is out of IPL today.
In fact, during the auction of IPL-2023, Kumble was sitting as an expert with Gayle in the show of Jio Cinema. Meanwhile, while talking about the teams, Gayle said about Kumble that when both of them were in Punjab, Kumble replaced them and that is why he is sitting here today.
Gayle made allegations in the beach show
Both Gayle and Kumble were discussing the auction strategy of Punjab and during this time Gayle made such allegations against Kumble. Although Gayle said this in jest. During the discussion, both the legends started joking and Gayle said about Kumble, “I may have been in the unlucky team and what can I say (looking at Kumble). During this, former England captain Eoin Morgan and Scott Styris were also sitting, who understood Gayle’s joke. Gail then said, “We were both in the same place.”
Gayle said, “I have been in unlucky teams a few times. Anil was not there. He was a part of it but he replaced and removed me, that’s why he is now sitting here beside me. He changed me a lot. you understand what I say? Hopefully this time it’s for a good reason.”
Punjab’s hem is deserted
Punjab has not won the IPL title even once. This team played the IPL final for the first and only time in 2014 but lost to Kolkata Knight Riders. This time Punjab has changed its captaincy and made Shikhar Dhawan the captain. He has brought a new coach in the form of Bayliss, who has won the World Cup for England. Apart from this, he has bought England all-rounder Sam Karan in the IPL-2023 auction for a whopping price of 18.50 crores. Karan has become the most expensive player in IPL history.