Chris Gayle Drops Out Of CPL 2022 To Concentrate On 6ixty. Chris Gayle has 2519 runs in the CPL, with an average of 36.50 and a strike rate of 133.13. Only Lendl Simmons (2629) has more runs in the league than Gayle.
Chris Gayle of the West Indies has opted out of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2022 in order to focus on the T10 tournament, ‘6ixty.’ 6ixty will take place in Saint Kitts from August 24 to 28, just before the start of the CPL season.
“This year, I’m going with a shorter format. I’m really looking forward to seeing how the current innovations in the Sixty pan out. I’m especially excited about the mystery team ball and hitting two sixes in the first 12 balls to unlock the third powerplay over “According to ESPNcricinfo, Chris Gayle stated.
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Gayle has 2519 runs in the CPL, with an average of 36.50 and a strike rate of 133.13.
Only Lendl Simmons (2629) has more runs in the league than Gayle.
The 42-year-old batter will serve as an ambassador for the Sixty, and West Indies players will be available following the conclusion of their ODI series against New Zealand on August 21. He also missed CPL 2020 due to personal obligations.
Gayle previously opted out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 after leaving the 14th edition midway due to bio-bubble fatigue.
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