Chris Gayle set to play for Pokhara Rhinos in Everest Premier League 2020

Chris Gayle is arguably one of the best hitters in international cricket. The left-hander is a regular face in various T20 leagues across the globe. Now, the ‘Universe Boss’ has announced that he will be heading to play Everest Premier League that will be held in Nepal. The official announcement still needs to come but Gayle gave a nod to the same in his recent tweet.

The 40-year-old West Indies opener played his last international game back in 2019. The chances are quite slim that he will be called back into the national side. Hence, he is currently using his hands in the franchise cricket tournaments. There is no doubt about the fact that at the age of 40, he is still one of the most demanded players in the limited over format. Gayle is currently the leading run-scorer in T20’s across the globe with 13,296 runs with 22 tons and 82 half-centuries.

Chris Gayle recently played in BPL 2019-20

There are rife speculations that Gayle might soon bid adieu to international cricket but there is still no update over the same. Recently, he played for Chattogram Challengers in the recently concluded Bangladesh Premier League 2019-20. His team went into the qualifiers but they lost a close encounter against Rajshahi Royals.

Chris Gayle took to his Twitter handle and said that he will be heading to play in Everest Premier League. He also urged fans to show their support for his team Pokhara Rhinos. The 40-year-old opener asks the fans to be ready for the Gayle Storm.

His tweet that read, “I will be visiting Nepal for the biggest sporting event, the Everest Premier League. Come and support my team Pokhara Rhinos and be part of a magnificent cricket fiesta. Nepal, get ready for the Gayle storm.”

Later on, Everest Premier League replied in the affirmation saying that Gayle is all set to play in the upcoming season of EPL 2020 for Pokhara Rhinos. They also questioned fans if they are ready for the Gayle Storm. EPL took to their official handle and wrote, “Nepal, the forecast for March is Stormy! @henrygayle has confirmed to play in the @eplt20official for @pokhararhinos! Are you ready for the Gayle Storm?” the post read.

Here is the post:

Nepal, the forecast for March is Stormy! @henrygayle has confirmed to play in the @eplt20official for @pokhararhinos! Are you ready for the Gayle Storm?#galligallimaGayle #GoGayle #GoRhinos #eplt20 pic.twitter.com/FuurBZ50ci

— EPL – Everest Premier League (@eplt20official) January 30, 2020