ODI World Cup 2023
Ye dono khelenge bhi kya’ – Fans react as Chris Gayle picks Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav as key players for India in 2023 ODI World Cup
Former West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle feels that Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav could be key players for India as they will be hosting the upcoming ODI World Cup. The Caribbean star also believes that players from India and Pakistan demand more money for their match as he feels that the clash between the two arch-rivals is the highest-paid game TV-wise and had he been in their place, he would’ve wanted more.
Notably, Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah is out of cricketing actions since September 2022 due to lower back problems. He also underwent surgery in New Zealand a couple of months ago and there are rumours that the 29-year-old may make his comeback in the 2023 Asia Cup. Meanwhile, Suryakumar Yadav is currently the World’s number-one T20I batter. However, his numbers haven’t been that great in the 50-over format. The 32-year-old will be looking to get his form back ahead of the Marquee event.
“Whenever those teams play, especially in a World Cup, the revenues they generate is humongous. One game can take care of the entire World event. Pakistan and India players should demand a lot of money for those games because those games are highest-paid games TV-wise. I don’t control the board or the Apex Cricket Body. If I was in their position I would want a lot more,” Gayle was quoted as saying by CricketAddictor.
‘Tough times don’t last long, tough players last longer’ – Gayle backs Virat Kohli ahead of World Cup
Speaking further, Gayle also backed his former IPL teammate Virat Kohli to set the World Cup 2023 on fire. He touted Kohli as a tough player and said that he can be a very dangerous player after getting in the groove.
“Tough times don’t last long, tough players last longer. Virat is tough mentally as well physically. I don’t see any reason why he shouldn’t go to this World Cup and dominate. As players, we always go through phases where things seem a bit dull and you need positive energy around to uplift yourself. Once we get back in the groove we know how dangerous we can be,” the former cricketer said.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to Chris Gayle’s comments:
Great pick. Both are not sure of place in WC.
Bumrah might not be fit.
SKY needs to prove a lot in ODIs— Pichaa Paati (@Pichaa_paati) June 30, 2023
— Jim Is Here To Take Care of Him (@RoastHimJim) June 30, 2023
Key players SKY in ODIs ROFL 🤣 pic.twitter.com/me1rtCWicH
— Roshmi 🏏 (@Silky_Rosh) June 30, 2023
sky is no 1 t20 player, failed in odi due reckless shots but he posseses such great and rare talent , hope he plays for odi wc 2023. I hope the team management works hard with him. He has the arsenal of all shots plus exp of red ball in domestic. So he knows how to play patiently
— I V (@infvoy) June 30, 2023
SKY can be game if we use him wisely but i doubt Indian team analyst know anything about using the data and matchups wisely. Look at England and how their analyst play a huge role in these tournaments.
— Ankit (@cricholic90) June 30, 2023
Sky 😭🤣🤣🤣
Agar Ye banda Playing 11 mein khel bhi jata hai na to us din 100% proof ho jayegaa Rohit Sharma chutiya captain hai
Sky In T20 one of the best player in India
Sky in odi one of the worst player in IndiaIn Odi any day
Sanju >>>>>> Surya— Prashant Kumar ( MS.Dhoni ) (@prashantK957) June 30, 2023
Bumrah coming from injury long gap straightly giveing chance in world cup it won't be good idea even it Will be unfair In is absence other player Played well even They did hard work to be in world cup so BCCI need to give chance to them instead of bumrah
— BABU (@BABU62057903) June 30, 2023
When has SKY performed in ODI ? Or in any Key T20 match. IPL performance should not be considered at international level as Suresh Raina was the most dangerous player of IPL so far but unable to deliver at international matches.
— Maknism🏹🇮🇳 (@Maknism) June 30, 2023
