Gayle signed in for Busy Vandiar.
Jonathan Vandiar, the RCB player who got an sad message from his home town about his coach & father-in-law's demise made him just go to his place within no time. When asked in detail, he disclosed that his father in law, who was his coach too, was dead due to heart attack. Earlier, Vandiar went to Africa to have a look at his hospitalized father in law, due to few nervous issues. Vandiar has just confirmed that he's pulling out of IPL for this season, as he wanted to stay with his family after his beloved father-in-law's demise.
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I've no words to speak, its just shocking. Right yesterday, I got a good update from my wife, who was serving her father at Hospital. But this evening, I'm shocked to have that kind of sudden news. <Vandiar wipes tears, and just moves on as he couldn't control them>." Vandiar said, just before leaving to his town. Vijay Mallaya's son Siddarth Mallaya also went along with him, to attend the funeral.
Meanwhile, RCB management have decided to play with black bands, black caps/Helmets in their upcoming match. For his replacement, Chris Gayle, who was unsold at auction has been signed in by Vijay Mallaya, the team owner. "
Its very sad that Vandiar's beloved father in law, who also served as his coach, has expired. We all hope that he rest in peace. Vandiar has officially confirmed that he won't be available for this full season and as we haven't played more than 7 games, we can have a replacement. We've decided to rope in Chris Gayle for the price with which we bought Vandiar, which is slightly above Gayle's base price. Mallaya said.
Vandiar's sudden exit, Chris Gayle's sudden entry, its all happening!