5 stars of IPL 2019 who have been out of form lately

3) Chris Gayle

Talking about cricket without mentioning West Indies is a sin as their contributions to the game are eternal. Especially in T20 cricket, where they have been one of the pillars of the format. They have been home to some of the prestigious T20 talents, and the biggest of them all has to be Chris Gayle. Since its inception, the Universe Boss has been weaving his magic in all the T20 leagues happening around the world.

Even in the IPL, Gayle has been a marquee player for the last decade or so. Currently a part of the Kings XI Punjab squad, the southpaw has always lit up the league with his batting prowess. His records speak for himself as has been a two-time Orange Cap holder. Besides, he has smashed 6 centuries that further proves his legacy in IPL. Last year also, Gayle headed the batting department of Punjab alongside KL Rahul.

He accumulated 500 runs at a stunning strike rate of 153. More importantly, he answered his critiques in the best possible way. Having said that, he couldn’t continue with the same vigor for the rest of the year. His poor form was one of the reasons for the Caribbean team’s early exit in the 2019 World Cup. He could only manage 240 runs in 9 outings.

He carried his terrible form to the following white-ball series against India and eventually confirmed his unavailability until further notice. Thereafter, when he played in the 2019-20 MSL, Gayle again failed miserably. His stats read 100 runs in 6 innings. Finally, it seems age has caught up with him, and that’s why Punjab will be keeping their fingers crossed.