Chris Gayle refuses to shake hands with Rumman Raees

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West Indies’ swashbuckling batsman Chris Gayle is often in the news for the wrong reasons. And this time around, he is being discussed for a small prank that he played on Islamabad United bowler Rumman Raees. The Karachi Kings opener did not shake hands with Rumman first but then later he did that.

After the game was over, Rumman was seen putting his hand forward for a handshake. But Gayle, the naughty batsman, behaved as though he didn’t notice the gesture by the 25-year-old bowler. But later on, he did shake hands with Rumman. The game was deservedly won by Karachi Kings who outplayed Islamabad United.

Rumman Raees was targeted for no reason by the Karachi outfit.  Before the Gayle incident, it was Imad Wasim who went harsh with Raees when the quick got him out. Taking a wicket is a part of the game, and there was no reason for being rude to him.

After this came Mohammad Amir, who dismissed Rumman and celebrated the wicket exactly in the manner the left-arm pacer does, thus showing disrespect to the bowler. At the end, it was Gayle who showed his funny side to Rumman Raees.

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The finals of the second edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be played at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday. But many overseas players have refused to travel to the venue owing to safety concerns. However, the replacement for the players will be announced soon, instead of relocating the venue.

Kevin Pietersen, Luke Wright and Tymal Mills confirmed their absence from the finals soon after winning the quarter-finals. Wright tweeted saying, “It’s with a heavy heart I will not be coming to Lahore. I have a young family and for me a game of cricket is just not worth the risk. I’m sorry as I know how much it means to you all and hopefully in the future the safety will not be in doubt to come play there.”

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