Despite the fact that Chris Gayle may be past his prime, Irfan Pathan has stated that the Punjab Kings (PBKS) will expect greater contributions from him with the bat.
In the Punjab Kings’ IPL 2021 match against the Mumbai Indians. Then Gayle holed out to Hardik Pandya in the deep-off Kieron Pollard’s bowling (MI). The KL Rahul-led side was reduced to 135/6, which the five-time champions chased down with an over to spare.
Irfan Pathan, who was commentating on the PBKS-MI match on Star Sports, pointed out that Gayle will have to perform for the Punjab Kings. Then given that Nicholas Pooran has been found wanting.
“You expect more from Chris Gayle. I know he is a lion who is probably getting old but you will have to score runs. You don’t have too many options. Nicholas Pooran also performs well in the CPL but he has not been able to convert that talent in the IPL for a little while now.” he said
While praising Aiden Markram and Deepak Hooda’s performances. The former India all-rounder said that the Punjab Kings require more big and explosive knocks.
“Markram definitely tried to play a good knock but you need that firepower. Hooda also tried but you need more than that. Especially when your backs are against the wall you need to come up with the big punch. Punjab Kings and their batsmen will have to play the big knocks.” he said
Punjab Kings
After the Punjab Kings were reduced to 48/4 in the eighth over, Markram and Hooda put up a 61-run fifth-wicket partnership. Despite their bowlers’ best efforts, though, the 136-run target was not enough.
Irfan Pathan says the Punjab Kings will expect more from Chris Gayle in the IPL 2021
Despite the fact that Chris Gayle may be past his prime, Irfan Pathan has stated that the Punjab Kings (PBKS) will expect greater contributions from him with the bat.
In the Punjab Kings’ IPL 2021 match against the Mumbai Indians. Then Gayle holed out to Hardik Pandya in the deep-off Kieron Pollard’s bowling (MI). The KL Rahul-led side was reduced to 135/6, which the five-time champions chased down with an over to spare.
Irfan Pathan, who was commentating on the PBKS-MI match on Star Sports, pointed out that Gayle will have to perform for the Punjab Kings. Then given that Nicholas Pooran has been found wanting.
“You expect more from Chris Gayle. I know he is a lion who is probably getting old but you will have to score runs. You don’t have too many options. Nicholas Pooran also performs well in the CPL but he has not been able to convert that talent in the IPL for a little while now.” he said
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While praising Aiden Markram and Deepak Hooda’s performances. The former India all-rounder said that the Punjab Kings require more big and explosive knocks.
“Markram definitely tried to play a good knock but you need that firepower. Hooda also tried but you need more than that. Especially when your backs are against the wall you need to come up with the big punch. Punjab Kings and their batsmen will have to play the big knocks.” he said
Punjab Kings
After the Punjab Kings were reduced to 48/4 in the eighth over, Markram and Hooda put up a 61-run fifth-wicket partnership. Despite their bowlers’ best efforts, though, the 136-run target was not enough.
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