IPL 2017: 5 reasons why Chris Gayle is having a forgettable season

#1 The end is nigh?

How long can T20 franchises across the globe overlook his diminishing returns?

As is the norm, every sportsman’s career has a certain shelf-life. It’s not just age that begins to show symptoms of the looming end. Weary body language or disillusioned mindset can also go a long way in providing a set of indicators.

In his six appearances in this edition, Gayle has only looked like a shadow of himself. With RCB also enduring a troubled season, the damp mood in the camp has not helped matters at all.

Having played for a whopping number of franchises encompassing every nook and corner of the cricket world, his recently plummeting stocks have raised a sense of uncertainty surrounding his future. In this regard, the pertinent question needs to be evoked. Is the writing on the wall for him? Only, time will tell.