Chris Gayle was barred from batting in last night's T20 against Sri Lanka by the fourth umpire.
Gayle went off the field during Sri lanka's innings with a slight hamstring strain, resulting in Andre Fletcher taking his place at the top of the batting order.
However, when Gayle eventually attempted to take for the field for his innings after the fall of the third wicket, he was held back back umpire Ian Gould.
Any player who has been off the field during the first innings of a match must remain off the field for the same amount of time during the second innings before returning to the field.
Great team win tonight. The Bengaluru crowd/fans always amazing, sorry y'all didn't see me bat tonight but I will be back. #OneLove 👍🏿 #WT20
— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) March 20, 2016
Tried my best to face a ball for the awesome Bengaluru fans..but Ian was a strong man. Not today Gayle. Lol https://t.co/vSlYKBmgxu
— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) March 20, 2016
Gayle had not been off the field for as long as he had been in the first, resulting in Gayle being forced to watch from the sidelines, despite chants of “we want Gayle” echoing around the stadium.
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