Gayle to play in Nepal’s Premier League

Swashbuckling West Indian batsman Chris Gayle will play for Pokhahra Rhinos team in Nepal’s domestic T20 tournament, ‘Everest Premier League’, which begins from February 29 in Kathmandu.

The 40-year-old Gayle, who is nicknamed ‘Universe Boss’ and has now become a freelance T20 player, announced his decision in a twitter message.

“I will be visiting Nepal for the biggest sporting event, the Everest Premier League. Come and support my team Pokhara Rhinos and be part of a magnificent cricket fiesta. Nepal, get ready for the Gayle storm,” he said in his inimitable style in a twitter post of the league organisers.

The orgainsers of the league also confirmed the development in a post on its official twitter.