5 reasons why Chris Gayle nearly missed an IPL contract

#3 The age factor

It's a well-known fact that age of 40 is the upper limit for retirement for most of the cricketers, especially batsmen. Chris Gayle is now 38 years old and is nearing his retirement.

While he may have 2 to 3 years of cricket left in himself, most of the franchises in the IPL are looking for a long-term foreign option. His age has been a great factor in deciding his fate in the IPL auction.