RCB cricketer Chris Gayle too involved in IPL fixing: Report

Bangalore, May 25: One after another shocking revelations in infamous IPL spot fixing scandal left countrymen dumbfounded. Now, Chris Gayle's name has cropped up in the controversy.

TV channel reports claimed that even Gayle had received valuable gifts from bookies who allegedly were involved in IPL spot fixing case.

According to reports, Gayle received gold jewellery worth Rs 4.5 lakh from Pavan and Sanjay, the owner of Moti Sons Jewellers.

Chris Gayle were seen with S Sreesanth in a showroom in Jaipur. Hindi TV news channels -- Aaj Tak, ABP news also claimed that the duo had bought jewelleries and the bill was paid by Jiju Janardhan alias Biju. Jiju has also been arrested by Delhi Police who were believed to have gathered evidence against Jiju regarding his role in IPL fixing.

Both Pawan and Sanjay had gone missing ever since the fixing scandal busted by Delhi Police. Recently, police sources had informed Sreesanth revealed four more cricketers' names and cops may arrest them soon. Is Gayle one among them?

Top 10 Batsman that may score highest runs in IPL 2013

The most awaited tournament, of the electrifying version of game is back – the IPL 2013 is all set to set your home entertainment on fire. And the nine teams are all fired up to battle it out in the shortest version of game, providing nothing but entertainment for the next two months. Though the IPL T20 is a complete cricket feast, the concentration is more on the batsmen who battle it out and pound the agony of the bowlers. After all, a high score on the score board is insurance for a flawless victory. The highest run getters in IPL are awarded an orange cap; and quite blankly, this is one of the most sought out honor of the game. As here the illogical slogging works better than the traditional cricketing shots, batsmen have let their skills out of the leash, and made it a testing ground for their new innovative shots. Of course that’s nothing but sheer pleasure for the fans, so here we go, let’s take a look at who may score the highest runs this IPL 2013.

10. Jacques Kallis

Jacques Kallis

This South African sensation has been the star of the cricket field from the first day he entered the game. He is dubbed as one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of the game with over 24000 runs and 550 wickets in his expansive international career. In the IPL T20, he continues to perform as he did in previous years and put his fans in an endless trance. His solid defense has been the key to his scores on the board; in 2010 alone he piled enough runs to be the top contender for the orange cap, while playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore. His impenetrable defense, starting from the top order, has ensured countless victories for his present team – the Kolkata Knight Riders.

9. Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

The charismatic captain of the Chennai super kings and the International ODI team of India, is on a league of his own when it comes putting runs on the score board. A natural born leader – Mahendra Singh Dhoni, is known for his successful campaigns and game winning talents. He can be both, as defensive as a rock and devastate the opponent bowling attack like a hurricane. This batting powerhouse is known worldwide for his captaincy, leading the World Cup winning Indian squad in both T20 and ODI world cups. In 2012, his performance was consistent, scoring 358 runs in 19 matches; but his strike rate of over 125, can be quite a worry for any opponent.

The five batsmen with best Partnership Building (PB) ability and Chasing Ability ♣

The five batsmen with best Partnership Building (PB) ability:

1. Sachin Tendulkar (Mumbai) – PB IMPACT 0.16, Batting IMPACT 2.58

2. Manish Pandey (Pune) – PB IMPACT 0.14, Batting IMPACT 2.14

3. Michael Hussey (Chennai) – PB IMPACT 0.12, Batting IMPACT 2.27

4. Chris Gayle (Bangalore) – PB IMPACT 0.11, Batting IMPACT 3.41

5. Shaun Marsh (Punjab) – PB IMPACT 0.11, Batting IMPACT 2.52

The five batsmen with best chasing ability:

1. Ross Taylor (Rajasthan) – Chasing IMPACT 0.18, Batting IMPACT 1.44

2. Chris Gayle (Bangalore) – Chasing IMPACT 0.14, Batting IMPACT 3.41

3. James Franklin (Mumbai) – Chasing IMPACT 0.13, Batting IMPACT 1.12

4. Johan Botha (Rajasthan) – Chasing IMPACT 0.11, Batting IMPACT 1.76

5. Virat Kohli (Bangalore) – Chasing IMPACT 0.10, Batting IMPACT 2.43

The five batsmen to absorb most pressure

The five batsmen to absorb most pressure

1. Virender Sehwag (Delhi)  – Pressure IMPACT 0.27, Batting IMPACT 2.56

2. Kumar Sangakkara (Hyderabad) – Pressure IMPACT 0.24, Batting IMPACT 2.22

3. Robin Uthappa (Pune) – Pressure IMPACT 0.21, Batting IMPACT 1.79

4. Subramanium Badrinath (Chennai) – Pressure IMPACT 0.20, Batting IMPACT 1.72

5. Yuvraj Singh (Punjab) – Pressure IMPACT 0.18, Batting IMPACT 2.16

The top 10 batsmen in the IPL

The top 10 batsmen in the IPL

1. Chris Gayle (Bangalore): Batting IMPACT 3.41

(M: 12, Bat Avg: 68, SR: 183)

(Runs Tally IMPACT : 3.16, Strike Rate IMPACT : 0.93, Pressure IMPACT : 0.12, Partnership BuildingIMPACT : 0.11, Chasing/ Not Out IMPACT : 0.14)

2. Sachin Tendulkar (Mumbai) : Batting IMPACT 2.58

(M: 16, Bat Avg: 43, SR: 113)

(Runs Tally IMPACT : 2.48, Strike Rate IMPACT : -0.21, Pressure IMPACT : 0.16, Partnership BuildingIMPACT: 0.16, Chasing/ Not Out IMPACT : 0.05)

3. Virender Sehwag (Delhi) : Batting IMPACT 2.56

(M: 11, Bat Avg: 39, SR: 177)

(Runs Tally IMPACT : 2.62, Strike Rate IMPACT : 0.57, Pressure IMPACT : 0.27, Partnership BuildingIMPACT : 0.07)

4. Shaun Marsh (Punjab) : Batting IMPACT 2.52

(M: 14, Bat Avg: 42, SR: 147)

(Runs Tally IMPACT : 2.42, Strike Rate IMPACT : 0.08, Pressure IMPACT : 0.02, Partnership BuildingIMPACT : 0.11)