Chris Gayle Drops Truth Bomb On IPL And Punjab, Says He Was "Disrespected" | First Sports

September 09, 2025, 7:02 PM ISTFirst Sports by Rupha Ramani

Former cricketer Chris Gayle has dropped a bombshell on the cricketing world with shocking revelations about his bitter stint with Punjab Kings in the IPL. The “Universe Boss” accused the franchise of sheer disrespect and even admitted their treatment pushed him towards depression. From being the face of IPL with Kolkata and Bengaluru to his troubled three-year spell at Punjab, Gayle’s story raises tough questions about the toxic culture inside franchises. And it’s not just Gayle – KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant too have been at the receiving end of hostile ownership. Has the desperation to win trophies turned franchise cricket into a toxic battlefield, crushing even the biggest stars? Prathik Vinod breaks it down.

Also on the show, football legend Cristiano Ronaldo is not just scoring goals for Portugal but is also winning hearts with his gesture. During the Armenia-Portugal World Cup Qualifier match, Ronaldo consoled a crying mascot. The young fan was star-struck while accompanying the Portuguese captain. What Ronaldo did spoke volumes about his iconic status. Prathik Vinod brings you the details.

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