Chris Gayle has left his IPL stint with Punjab Kings in order to “mentally recharge and refresh” ahead of West Indies’ T20 World Cup campaign.
The 42-year-old put the decision down to bubble fatigue, having played under similar restrictions during the Caribbean Premier League while with St Kitts and Nevis Patriots.
West Indies take on England in their opening match of the T20 World Cup, in Dubai on October 23.
The Caribbean side will be looking to become three-time champions having won the most recent edition in 2016 as well the 2012 tournament.
