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Chris Gayle to become father; will miss next two IPL matches

Chris Gayle will miss at least a couple of Indian Premier League matches as he flies back to Jamaica to be with his partner for the birth of their first child.According to reports, Gayle took a flight back to Jamaica on Sunday night after Royal Challengers Bangalore’s match against Delhi Daredevils at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.However, RCB team management is yet to comment of Gayle’s sudden departure, it is yet not known when the burly Jamaican will rejoin his teammates.Gayle has looked out of sorts since scoring a century against England in the ICC World Twenty20 in India. His departure could see Shane Watson return to his favorite opening slot.