The 14th version of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is only a day away and the newly-rechristened Punjab Kings appear to be in temper. West Indies opener Chris Gayle has accomplished his obligatory quarantine and joined the remainder of the staff within the resort in addition to the observe periods.
Punjab Kings posted a video on social media, the place Sarfaraz Khan will be seen mimicking Darren Sammy’s taking part in fashion in entrance of cricketers from West Indies, and he additionally receives Chris Gayle’s approval. The Mumbai batsman’s appearing was so humorous that it left his viewers in splits, with Gayle stating, “Yeah, that’s Sammy. That’s Sammy for real!”
Here is the video:
@darensammy88 #SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #IPL2021 #UniverseBoss @Zouksonfire @sarfankhan97 @henrygayle pic.twitter.com/QN6td3EQSd
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) April 7, 2021
IPL 2021 is scheduled to start on Friday (April 9), with defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) set to face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) within the season opener. Punjab Kings will play their first match on April 12, once they face Rajasthan Royals (RR).
Punjab Kings had a bittersweet marketing campaign throughout the 2020 season within the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Missing out on a playoff spot, they completed at sixth place throughout the league section, with six wins and eight defeats.
Another West Indian batsman Nicholas Pooran, who can be a part of the Punjab Kings franchise, says he appears as much as Chris Gayle.
“I look up to him (Gayle). He is one of my favourite batsmen. When I was growing up, I loved to watch him bat. I used to wake up early in the mornings to see him bat. He is a simple guy. He gives me the simplest advice, which is, ‘enjoy yourself and just stay as still as possible’,” the 25-year-old from Trinidad was quoted as saying by information company IANS.
“This is the best advice he can give to someone because he plays his game like that. You see him on the field and you know – it is all about enjoyment and entertainment,” he added.
With an intention to problem for playoffs in IPL 2021, Punjab Kings roped in Australian pacer Jhye Richardson for Rs 14 crore throughout the participant public sale. Riley Meredith was purchased for Rs 8 crore.
