Gayle's absence from the KXIP playing 11 since the start of the tournament kick-started a lot of criticism on social media and whether or not the Windies powerhouse would get a game. Kumble, during his interaction with the host broadcasters during the SRH innings at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium revealed that Gayle was actually part of the plan for the game. "Gayle was going to play today, but he is down with food poisoning," Kumble revealed. He has been speaking to all of us, contributing in the batters' meeting and also sharing stuff which is crucial. Before the last game he said you are batting great and just look to get into good batting positions.

Source: dna October 08, 2020 16:26 UTC