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Chris Gayle leaves IPL 2021 bio-bubble, to refresh himself for T20 WC

I want to refocus on helping the West Indies in the T20 World Cup and would like to take a break in Dubai, says Punjab Kings' Chris Gayle

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Chris Gayle. 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, says Anil Kumble, PBKS head coach and team directo

Anish Kumar New Delhi
Punjab Kings (PBKS) batter Chris Gayle has left the 14th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL 2021), citing bio-bubble fatigue on Thursday. Punjab Kings will play its next match against Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday at Dubai International Stadium. The KL Rahul-led side is still in race to qualify for the playoffs with 8 points in 10 matches played so far.

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“Over the last few months, I have been a part of the CWI bubble,

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