NEW DELHI: West Indian T20 legend Chris Gayle has put his cash on Englishman Sam Curran forward of his countryman Ben StokesAustralia’s Cameron Green and India’s Mayank Agarwal within the Friday’s IPL mini-auction in Kochi.
Gayle subsidized the England all-rounder to be the costliest participant within the historical past of IPL auctions since he’s younger and IPL franchises generally tend to appear to the longer term along with the provision of the participant all over the season.
Gayle additionally feels that Stokes, Green and Agarwal may just additionally draw in million greenback offers. Now retired Chris Morris is the costliest participant until date with the Rs 16.25 crore he fetched in 2021.
“I don’t know why they are calling those names just give me the money man (laughs),” stated Gayle in his inimitable taste in an interplay with PTI organized by way of Jio Cinema forward of IPL auctions.
“I am going to pick Sam (out of all). He is young and IPL tends to look to the future and you have to look at availability. He has had a good run of late. Stokes played well in the World Cup final.
“It is a chance there shall be some list breaking deal day after today. Don’t be shocked if anyone is going over the 16 or 17 crore barrier.”
All-rounder Curran was Player of the Tournament in the T20 World Cup after his skills as a “dying bowler” closing down opposition batsmen in the final overs turned him into a potent weapon for England.
The left-arm quick and attacking middle-order batsman had a successful stint with Chennai Super Kings but parted ways after a back injury and missed the 2022 edition.
Curran has a strike rate of nearly 150 and is placed, like Stokes, in the top band of the auction list, so Chennai and their warhorse captain MS Dhoni may want him back as they hunt for a fifth title.
He would also like to see more consistency from Stokes in the IPL.
“Regardless of his management talents, he brings so much to the desk,” said one of the greatest T20 players of all time, Gayle.
On his playing future, Gayle said he plans to play in a few tournaments in 2023.
“I’m nonetheless lively, contemporary, just right having a look, I’ve the most productive frame on the planet. My taking part in long run will at all times glance brilliant until I’m 50 (laughs). I’m on a wreck however would glance to play in a couple of tournaments subsequent years.”
Gayle said the IPL owes a lot to his longtime West Indies teammates Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo, who will be seen in a coaching role this IPL.
“They are two legends of the IPL, they are going to be ignored so much. They helped the IPL transform what it’s lately. You were given to offer them credit score, the ones two guys received such a lot of championships.
“It is going to leave a gap in the IPL without a doubt. Those guys are proper entertainers.
“Andre Russell can also be that guy to hold at the West Indies legacy within the IPL. Hopefully we will be able to see the actual Nicholas Pooran. He hasn’t delivered within the IPL as consistent with expectancies from groups and enthusiasts. He has been very explosive in different tournaments however we need to see that at the giant degree,” added Gayle.
(With inputs from PTI)
Gayle subsidized the England all-rounder to be the costliest participant within the historical past of IPL auctions since he’s younger and IPL franchises generally tend to appear to the longer term along with the provision of the participant all over the season.
Gayle additionally feels that Stokes, Green and Agarwal may just additionally draw in million greenback offers. Now retired Chris Morris is the costliest participant until date with the Rs 16.25 crore he fetched in 2021.
“I don’t know why they are calling those names just give me the money man (laughs),” stated Gayle in his inimitable taste in an interplay with PTI organized by way of Jio Cinema forward of IPL auctions.
“I am going to pick Sam (out of all). He is young and IPL tends to look to the future and you have to look at availability. He has had a good run of late. Stokes played well in the World Cup final.
“It is a chance there shall be some list breaking deal day after today. Don’t be shocked if anyone is going over the 16 or 17 crore barrier.”
All-rounder Curran was Player of the Tournament in the T20 World Cup after his skills as a “dying bowler” closing down opposition batsmen in the final overs turned him into a potent weapon for England.
The left-arm quick and attacking middle-order batsman had a successful stint with Chennai Super Kings but parted ways after a back injury and missed the 2022 edition.
Curran has a strike rate of nearly 150 and is placed, like Stokes, in the top band of the auction list, so Chennai and their warhorse captain MS Dhoni may want him back as they hunt for a fifth title.
He would also like to see more consistency from Stokes in the IPL.
“Regardless of his management talents, he brings so much to the desk,” said one of the greatest T20 players of all time, Gayle.
On his playing future, Gayle said he plans to play in a few tournaments in 2023.
“I’m nonetheless lively, contemporary, just right having a look, I’ve the most productive frame on the planet. My taking part in long run will at all times glance brilliant until I’m 50 (laughs). I’m on a wreck however would glance to play in a couple of tournaments subsequent years.”
Gayle said the IPL owes a lot to his longtime West Indies teammates Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo, who will be seen in a coaching role this IPL.
“They are two legends of the IPL, they are going to be ignored so much. They helped the IPL transform what it’s lately. You were given to offer them credit score, the ones two guys received such a lot of championships.
“It is going to leave a gap in the IPL without a doubt. Those guys are proper entertainers.
“Andre Russell can also be that guy to hold at the West Indies legacy within the IPL. Hopefully we will be able to see the actual Nicholas Pooran. He hasn’t delivered within the IPL as consistent with expectancies from groups and enthusiasts. He has been very explosive in different tournaments however we need to see that at the giant degree,” added Gayle.
(With inputs from PTI)