'Tye'd to T20: Don't have ego issues on getting hit, says Aussie pacer

For someone who has to deal with no less than Chris Gayle in the nets, Australian speedster Andrew Tye says it is best to keep the ego aside while bowling in the T20 format where even the best can be taken to cleaners on a regular basis.

"I bowl to Chris (Gayle) in the nets and that is challenging enough," the 31-year-old Kings XI Punjab speedster said in jest during an interaction with PTI.

"You can't take things personally in this format. You will get hit for a six but you can't react emotionally. The nature of this format is such (you are always at risk of being hammered). You can limit the damage by executing your plans the best you can," Tye allowed a peek into his mindset before he goes onto bowl.

Tye is good with variations in pace and landing yorkers accurately but one is "never