Tye takes 4 wickets for Kings XI Punjab in emotional day for the Aussie
9 May 2018
Australian bowler Andrew Tye showed brilliant character with the ball against Rajasthan Royals as he scalped four wickets in the innings in Jaipur on Tuesday.
Tye drew first blood for Kings XI Punjab by dismissing opposition Captain Ajinkya Rahane. As Rahane walked back, the Aussie kissed his armband in elation.
Tye went on to take three more wickets to end with impressive figures of 4-34-4. A notable thing was that each time he got a wicket, he planted a gentle kiss on his armband. However, there was another side to this story which was revealed later on, the right-arm fast bowler lost his grandmother on Tuesday and dedicated his performance to her.
Fantastic figures from @aj191 today👏!!
— Gloucestershire CCC (@Gloscricket) 8 May 2018
We can't wait to see him in action for The Shire in Bristol & Cheltenham this summer👌.#GoGlos https://t.co/5n0S6I6PB3
In the innings break when Tye was presented with the Purple Cap for being the leading wicket taker in the league, he could no longer conceal his emotions.
A teary Andrew Tye after becoming the leading wicket-taker of #IPL2018 pic.twitter.com/CZVvANBgoF
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) 8 May 2018
The 31-year-old has clinched 16 wickets this season in 10 IPL matches till now at an economy of 7.77. With a bowling average of 19.43, Tye is the leading wicket taker in IPL 2018.
Everyone at Gloucestershire Cricket extends their deepest condolences to Andrew Tye and his family.
