The West Indies cricket board has named Chris Gayle the deputy to Jason Holder for World Cup 2019.

KL Rahul had another successful season with the bat for Kings XI Punjab and his opening partner Chris Gayle had words of appreciation for the Indian batsman.

David Warner and Kagiso Rabada, both of whom, have left to join their national teams, remain on top of the tree after some incredible performances in the 12 games each they played.

Chris Gayle was with the Tallawahs from 2013 to 2016, winning the title with them twice in that time.

Having put that phase behind, Rahul let his bat do the talking and alongside his Kings XI Punjab teammate Gayle, forged one of the most destructive opening combinations in the ongoing IPL. 

In the current season of IPL, the race for the Orange Cap is wide open, despite David Warner leading the charts with 517 runs. Warner's unavailability in the later stages might present a chance to other players to grab the top position.

MS Dhoni became the third player overall and first Indian to hit 200 sixes in IPL history.

Overall, West Indies opening batsman Chris Gayle tops the charts as he has scored 12640 runs from 370 innings at an average of 38.94.

The likes of Andre Russell, Chris Gayle, Shimron Hetmyer and Alzarri Joseph will not be playing in the May 5-17 tournament where the two other teams are hosts Ireland and Bangladesh.

While Kohli and AB de Villiers have shown glimpses of their brilliance, the team's dependence on the pair and pathetic bowling displays have let them down.

Chris Gayle "twisted his back" during the three-wicket loss to Mumbai Indians yesterday.

It is the Caribbean Islands whose cricketers have left an indelible imprint like no other on the league.

KL Rahul finally got to score his maiden IPL century as he led Kings XI Punjab to post a competitive total of 197/8 in 20 overs against Mumbai Indians in Wankhede.

It looked like Chahar had lost the plot and was scared of the responsibility of bowling in the death with the batsmen in full flow.

From smashing blistering fours to astonishing maximums, Kings XI Punjab physio reveals one of the secrets behind Gayle still managing to maintain his fitness.

Chris Gayle, who has been in good form, had missed Kings XI's last match against Delhi Capitals, which Punjab won thanks to Sam Curran's four wickets, which also included a hat-trick.

The talented Rahul was unbeaten on 71 off 57 balls with KXIP reaching the 177-run target in only 18.4 overs.

The 'Universe Boss' struck his 300th six in Match 9 of the Indian Premier League clash between Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians in Mohali and leads the sixes charts by a massive margin.

Russell smashed his way to a 17-ball 48 to help set the game for KKR against Kings XI Punjab at the Eden Gardens.

With a debate raging over the runout, it remains to be seen how Ashwin and Co. start afresh in what will be their first away match of the season.