Chris Gayle, the IPL legend, recently spoke about his difficult time at Punjab Kings towards the end of his career in the league. Despite his remarkable records and contributions to the team, Gayle felt disrespected and mistreated by the franchise, which led him into a state of depression. He left the team midseason during the 2021 IPL due to feeling undervalued and unappreciated. Gayle even had a conversation with Anil Kumble about his struggles in the bio-bubble and mental health. He expressed his disappointment with the team’s management and coach, leading to his decision to leave. Despite captain KL Rahul’s attempt to persuade him to stay, Gayle made the choice to depart. This emotional experience resulted in Gayle breaking down while discussing his feelings with Kumble. Gayle ended his IPL career after his last match against the Mumbai Indians, finishing with 4965 runs in 142 matches. The entire ordeal with Punjab Kings left a lasting impact on Gayle, highlighting the importance of mental health over monetary gains in such situations.
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