Form🤪er Indian opener, Gautam Gambhir is renowned for his blunt honest comments and criticism, while analyzing the game during pre-match and post-match shows.
Gambhir, during the coveted IPL auctions fo💖r the 2020 season, looked at ♑the bizarre bidding strategies, when their need for a quality fast bowler was evident.
One by one, the premier International bowlers like Pat Cummins, were be🍸ing bagged by the other franchise.
According to Gambhir, Cottrell’s IPL bid of INR 8.5 crores came in desperation for Kings XI Punj𝐆ab (KXIP).
C🔯ottrell managed to find himself in the top five most expensive auctions, headed by Cummins, who went to his former franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for a whopping 15.5 crores.
The Mohali-based franchise also managed to retain their marquee player from the past seasons, Glenn Maxwell.
The Australian power-hitter pouched the second-most🌠 lucrative contract in the auctions with INR 10.75 crores, after being released by Delhi Capitals (DC).
“I think Anil Kumble picked him up in desperation since they couldn’🔯t get Chris Morris or Pat Cummins. If the demand is high and supply is low, these things happen,” Gaಌmbhir had claimed.
However, the🅠 left-arm pacer from✱ West Indies remained unfazed during his recent interaction with Crictracker.
Further, the seamer is renowned for hi🏅s exuberant march and salute celebration, apart from his utility with the white-ball.
“Did he really say that? I wasn’t aware of the comment by Gambhir. I think my work speaks for itself. I don’t know why he made that comment. I am a very lucky man to be a part of KXIP. I am sure I can be a great addition to any IPL team,” Cottrell to♒ld host Adarsh Raman on Instagram Live.
Thus far, the Jamaican has represented the Maroons in 35 ODIs and 27 T20Is where he scaღlped 49 and 36 wickets, respectively.
