Kings XI Punjab captain KL Rahul has said star opening batsman Chris Gayle will be a part of the core group of the side for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Swashbuckling West Indies opener Gayle, who reportedly attended legendary sprinter Usain Bolt's birthday party in Jamaica, tested negative for Covid-19 and now is all set to leave for the UAE for the upcoming edition of the IPL.