By Vivek Prabhakar Singh
Birmingham [UK], July 26 (ANI): Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star Chris Gayle was overjoyed for his good pal Virat Kohli, who had been chasing the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy for almost twenty years.
‘I used to be blissful for RCB. I am blissful for Virat as nicely,’ Gayle informed ANI.
‘Eighteen years, you understand, we have been attempting to get this title however like I mentioned, good issues come to those that wait,’ he added.
Kohli, who has been the face of the RCB franchise, was seen breaking down in tears after the ultimate. Gayle, who had been part of RCB’s journey for years, shared his happiness.
‘We lastly really get the prospect to elevate that trophy. I am glad I used to be there to witness it and even get a contact of the trophy, although I did not play. It felt so overwhelming to truly be a part of such a franchise. I am simply blissful they crossed the road,’ he famous.
Whereas he celebrated RCB’s success, the ‘Universe Boss’ had one eye on one other staff near his coronary heart.
‘Hopefully subsequent yr, Punjab (Punjab Kings) will be that staff to truly go all the best way and elevate that trophy,’ he mentioned.
Again in motion for the West Indies Champions within the World Championship of Legends (WCL), Gayle seemed relaxed however motivated. The event, which brings collectively legends of the sport, has given many an opportunity to relive the joys of aggressive cricket and for Gayle, it is extra than simply nostalgia.
‘It is good to be again for Season 2,’ Gayle mentioned.
‘Every time I placed on the maroon colors, it nonetheless brings again recollections, again within the days. I do know that is extra just like the Legends aspect of issues and the Masters factor, however the WCL Season 2 is improbable, tougher, extra aggressive,’ he added.
Gayle was notably thrilled to see some contemporary names becoming a member of the league.
‘It is extra thrilling this yr. Some new gamers are within the league for the primary time, AB (de Villiers), Bravo (Dwayne), Pollard (Kieron), Shikhar Dhawan,’ he famous.
Gayle stays assured in his staff’s capability, ‘We, because the West Indies Champions, want to really go all the best way this yr. We did not get the beginning we wished.
We have solely gained one recreation up to now out of three video games. So hopefully we are able to really get two extra wins, make it to the ultimate 4, and finally make it to the ultimate.’
West Indies Champions franchise proprietor Ajay Sethi could not have been extra happy with the management on his aspect.
When requested about having the legendary Gayle as captain, Sethi mentioned, ‘The title itself speaks. Chris Gayle is my captain, staff chief, you may say he is the boss.’
Sethi added that his function was clear, ‘Being the proprietor, my job is to do my obligations. The remainder I depart in my pal’s fingers. He is been a pal for a very long time. I’ve full belief in him and the staff. We’re going to win the subsequent recreation.’ (ANI)
