Chris Gayle tests COVID-19 negative after attending Bolt’s birthday bash

Recently, former Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt had tested positive for COVID-19. That put fellow Jamaican Chris Gayle at risk of contracting the virus, since the latter reportedly attended Bolt’s birthday party.  

The 40-year-old Jamaican cricketer is all set to appear in the IPL 2020 for Kings XI Punjab. However his chances could have been jeopardised, had he tested positive.

The ‘Universe Boss’ took to his Instagram stories to share videos of the painful-looking procedure and both tests. The tests were taken in the space of a couple of days and came back negative. 

Usain Bolt’s birthday bash

The 100m and 200m world record holder hosted a huge 34^th Birthday bash. The party was attended by the likes of Gayle, footballers Raheem Sterling and Leon Bailey. But things went haywire as Usain Bolt tested positive for COVID-19. 

Bolt took his Twitter to write, “Good morning everybody I’m confirmed of COVID-19. I did a test on Saturday. (I’m) trying to be responsible so I’m going to stay in, and stay away from my friends.” 

However, the positive update could be that Bolt had no symptoms and has already kept himself in isolation. 

Talking about the West Indian batting maestro, Gayle could have surely ended up disappointing his huge fan base, ahead of IPL 2020 in UAE. The cricketer is key to the cash-rich tournament since its inaugural season. He has already registered many individual records against his name over the years in the tournament.  

The more than impressing record of KXIP is that they are undefeated in the UAE. Having played 5 matches in the Emirates, KXIP have won them all.

There is absolutely no doubt that Gayle along with KL Rahul would be the key if the franchise was to do well in this edition of the IPL.

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