Gayle was in Delhi for an event related to the Indian Veteran Premier League, a tournament starting from November 2023 which will feature players like Virender Sehwag, Sanath Jayasuriya, Gayle and Suresh Raina etc.
As India celebrates the 40th anniversary of its World Cup victory, legendary cricketers like Virender Sehwag and VVS Laxman took to their social media accounts to thank the 1983 World Cup legends for inspiring many to represent the country someday.
Shubman Gill's dismissal has sparked controversy and former cricketers Virender Sehwag and Wasim Jaffer didn't miss out on the opportunity to take a dig at the third umpire Richard Kettleborough's decision.
"Saddened to hear about the tragic train accident in Odisha. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families who lost their loved ones and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured," Virat Kohli wrote in his tweet.
Sudharshan has impressed in the limited opportunities he has got in IPL 2023. He has scored 362 runs in eight innings at an average of 51.71 and a strike rate of 141.40. He has scored three half-centuries this season, with best score of 96.
Both Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans have been similar in their approach and it will be an evenly poised contest at Chepauk when these two heavyweights collide in the first playoff match of the season.
Former cricketers lauded Gill after his match-winning unbeaten knock of 104(52)*. Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh and BCCI vice president Rajiv Shukla praised Gill for his terrific performance with the bat.
The Shikhar Dhawan-led Punjab Kings lost to Delhi Capitals in the previous game at the same venue while Rajasthan Royals are also coming on the back of a morale-sapping 112-run defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore at their home.