Punjab Kings’ swashbuckling batsman Chris Gayle said he still has plenty in the tank left in him to cause nightmares to opposition bowlers in the ongoing 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2021).
The Universe Boss, 41, who is one of the oldest cricketers featuring in the ongoing IPL 2021, believes that if he can adjust to Chennai's grueling conditions, he'll be also blazing all the guns like other youngsters.
Gayle told Star Sports ahead of PBKS’ IPL 14 contest against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday (April 21): “Absolutely, I still have plenty in the tank left in me, looking forward to plenty more cricket. It's a hot day today; you feel you're still a youngster if you can get on with these conditions.”
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The Chepauk pitch will suit the SRH spinner Rashid Khan and he will try to exploit the conditions like Amit Mishra did against Mumbai Indians in the last IPL 2021 and Gayle stressed that the PBKS needs to stay positive in order to get over the line on Wednesday.
The 41-year-old further explained, “Rashid Khan is a world-class bowler, the conditions absolutely suit him as well, but you need to be positive against him, you'll get scoring opportunities. You can't be on the back-foot when you play against these guys.”
He signed off by saying, “This is going to be a tough game for both sides, but from our point of view, we still need to play positive cricket, having been here before (and having played three games here), they (SRH) know the conditions better than us. But we'll have to believe and stick to our plans, try and execute the basics well.”
(With ANI Inputs)
