NEW DELHI: West Indian T20 legend Chris Gayle has put his cash on Englishman Sam Curran forward of his countrymate Ben Stokes, Australia’s Cameron Green and India’s Mayank Agarwal within the Friday’s IPL mini-auction in Kochi.
Gayle backed England all-rounder to be the costliest participant within the historical past of IPL public sale since he’s younger and IPL franchises are inclined to look to the long run along with the provision of the participant throughout the season.
Gayle additionally feels that Stokes, Green and Agarwal may additionally appeal to million greenback offers. Now retired Chris Morris is the costliest participant until date with the Rs 16.25 crore he fetched in 2021.
“I don’t know why they are calling those names just give me the money man (laughs),” stated Gayle in his inimitable model in an interplay with PTI organized by Jio Cinema forward of IPL auctions.
“I am going to pick Sam (out of all). He is young and IPL tends to look to the future and you have to look at availability. He has had a good run of late. Stokes played well in the World Cup final.
“It is a risk there will likely be some document breaking deal tomorrow. Don’t be stunned if somebody goes over the 16 or 17 crore barrier.”
All-rounder Curran was Player of the Tournament in the T20 World Cup after his skills as a “loss of life bowler” closing down opposition batsmen in the final overs turned him into a potent weapon for England.
The left-arm quick and attacking middle-order batsman had a successful stint with Chennai Super Kings but parted ways after a back injury and missed the 2022 edition.
Curran has a strike rate of nearly 150 and is placed, like Stokes, in the top band of the auction list, so Chennai and their warhorse captain MS Dhoni may want him back as they hunt for a fifth title.
He would also like to see more consistency from Stokes in the IPL.
“Regardless of his management talents, he brings rather a lot to the desk,” said, one of the greatest T20 players of all time, Gayle.
On his playing future, Gayle said he plans to play in a few tournaments in 2023.
“I’m nonetheless energetic, contemporary, good trying, I’ve one of the best physique on the earth. My enjoying future will at all times look vibrant until I’m 50 (laughs). I’m on a break however would look to play in a number of tournaments subsequent 12 months.”
Gayle said IPL owes a lot to his longtime West Indies teammates Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo, who will be seen in a coaching role this IPL.
“They are two legends of the IPL, they are going to be missed rather a lot. They helped the IPL change into what it’s at present. You obtained to present them credit score, these two guys received so many championships.
“It is going to leave a gap in the IPL without a doubt. Those guys are proper entertainers.
“Andre Russell might be that man to hold on the West Indies legacy within the IPL. Hopefully we are able to see the true Nicholas Pooran. he hasn’t delivered within the IPL as per expectations from groups and followers. He has been very explosive in different tournaments however we wish to see that on the massive stage,” added Gayle.
(With inputs from PTI)
Gayle backed England all-rounder to be the costliest participant within the historical past of IPL public sale since he’s younger and IPL franchises are inclined to look to the long run along with the provision of the participant throughout the season.
Gayle additionally feels that Stokes, Green and Agarwal may additionally appeal to million greenback offers. Now retired Chris Morris is the costliest participant until date with the Rs 16.25 crore he fetched in 2021.
“I don’t know why they are calling those names just give me the money man (laughs),” stated Gayle in his inimitable model in an interplay with PTI organized by Jio Cinema forward of IPL auctions.
“I am going to pick Sam (out of all). He is young and IPL tends to look to the future and you have to look at availability. He has had a good run of late. Stokes played well in the World Cup final.
“It is a risk there will likely be some document breaking deal tomorrow. Don’t be stunned if somebody goes over the 16 or 17 crore barrier.”
All-rounder Curran was Player of the Tournament in the T20 World Cup after his skills as a “loss of life bowler” closing down opposition batsmen in the final overs turned him into a potent weapon for England.
The left-arm quick and attacking middle-order batsman had a successful stint with Chennai Super Kings but parted ways after a back injury and missed the 2022 edition.
Curran has a strike rate of nearly 150 and is placed, like Stokes, in the top band of the auction list, so Chennai and their warhorse captain MS Dhoni may want him back as they hunt for a fifth title.
He would also like to see more consistency from Stokes in the IPL.
“Regardless of his management talents, he brings rather a lot to the desk,” said, one of the greatest T20 players of all time, Gayle.
On his playing future, Gayle said he plans to play in a few tournaments in 2023.
“I’m nonetheless energetic, contemporary, good trying, I’ve one of the best physique on the earth. My enjoying future will at all times look vibrant until I’m 50 (laughs). I’m on a break however would look to play in a number of tournaments subsequent 12 months.”
Gayle said IPL owes a lot to his longtime West Indies teammates Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo, who will be seen in a coaching role this IPL.
“They are two legends of the IPL, they are going to be missed rather a lot. They helped the IPL change into what it’s at present. You obtained to present them credit score, these two guys received so many championships.
“It is going to leave a gap in the IPL without a doubt. Those guys are proper entertainers.
“Andre Russell might be that man to hold on the West Indies legacy within the IPL. Hopefully we are able to see the true Nicholas Pooran. he hasn’t delivered within the IPL as per expectations from groups and followers. He has been very explosive in different tournaments however we wish to see that on the massive stage,” added Gayle.
(With inputs from PTI)