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Chris Gayle

Chris Gayle

Height: 6 Feet 2 Inches DOB: 21 September 1979

Chris Gayle does not need any introduction in world cricket he is by far the most destructive batsman in modern day cricket. The left-handed batsman only knows how to attack the bowlers it doesn't what the format is, the defensive term is not even there in his dictionary. Gayle made his international debut against India in a One Day International at Toronto where he got out on one run. The Jamaican giant has travelled almost all over the world where cricket is played. He has some astonishing stats in all three formats Test, One Day and T20. He is the only batsman to score a triple century in Test, double century in ODI and century in T20 format. He almost plays every T20 league like Indian Premier League, Big Bash, Caribbean Premier League, Afghanistan Premier League. Chris Gayle 175* in the IPL gave him the title ‘Universe Boss'.

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Chris Gayle to retire from ODI cricket after 2019 World Cup

Chris Gayle to retire from ODI cricket after 2019 World Cup

Cricket | Feb 17, 2019, 11:22 PM IST

Chris Gayle has so far played 284 ODIs and scored 9727 runs at an average of 37.12 for West Indies.

England vs West Indies

West Indies announce squad for England ODIs, Chris Gayle recalled, Pooran to debut

Cricket | Feb 07, 2019, 07:07 PM IST

Also making his comeback to the squad is Ashley Nurse, who picked up a pectoral muscle injury during the fourth ODI against India in November 2018.

Rohit Sharma surpasses the 'Universe Boss' Chris Gayle in record books

Rohit Sharma surpasses the 'Universe Boss' Chris Gayle in record books

Cricket | Jan 15, 2019, 09:19 PM IST

In the second ODI, Rohit scored 43 off 52 balls, which included two fours and two sixes each before he got dismissed by Aussie all-rounder Marcus Stoinis.

Chris Gayle wins $300,000 in Fairfax defamation case

Chris Gayle wins $300,000 in Fairfax defamation case

Cricket | Dec 03, 2018, 12:30 PM IST

The jury found that Chris Gayle was defamed in Australian newspaper articles which claimed he had exposed himself indecently to a female masseur.

IPL 2019: Kings XI Punjab part ways with Yuvraj Singh, retain R Ashwin, KL Rahul and Chris Gayle

IPL 2019: KXIP part ways with Yuvraj Singh, retain R Ashwin, KL Rahul and Chris Gayle

Cricket | Nov 15, 2018, 08:40 PM IST

Yuvraj Singh, who managed just 65 runs at a poor average of 10.38 in the eight games last season, was bought at his base price of Rs 2 crore in the previous auction.

India vs West Indies 3rd T20

India vs West Indies: Our batsmen failed to pick Kuldeep Yadav, concedes Windies' wicket-keeper Denesh Ramdin

Cricket | Nov 10, 2018, 05:03 PM IST

Ramdin said it was more disappointing that despite being the world T20 champions they could not perform well in the shortest format.

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India vs West Indies: Major blow for visitors as star all-rounder Andre Russell ruled out of T20I series

Cricket | Nov 04, 2018, 08:48 AM IST

The team is already without the services of Chris Gayle and Sunil Narine though the likes of Kieron Pollard and Darren Bravo are here.

India vs West Indies

Chris Gayle to miss ODIs, T20Is against India; West Indies name 3 youngsters

Cricket | Oct 08, 2018, 10:34 AM IST

Big-hitting Kieran Pollard, middle-order batsman Darren Bravo and all-rounder Andre Russell have made a comeback into the T20 squad.

Chris Gayle ends Jamaica reign with farewell century

Chris Gayle ends Jamaica reign with farewell century

Cricket | Oct 07, 2018, 04:29 PM IST

Gayle was elected captain by his teammates in his last match which touched his heart and he thanked them later for that.

Rashid Khan will be one of the big names of world cricket that will feature in the second edition of

Big names of world cricket to feature in Second T10 League

Cricket | Sep 28, 2018, 05:09 PM IST

Eight teams have formed some of the best combinations from a pool of 64 top cricketers in the players' draft for T10League. 

Afghanistan Premier League

Chris Gayle, Brendon McCullum to feature in inaugural Afghanistan Premier League

Cricket | Sep 15, 2018, 07:20 PM IST

ACB is all set with this one-of-its-kind league in order to provide a major platform for emerging players to showcase their talent and enter the world of competitive cricket.

Brendon McCullum breaks Chris Gayle's long-standing T20 record

Brendon McCullum breaks Chris Gayle's long-standing T20 record

Cricket | Aug 29, 2018, 11:20 AM IST

In the ongoing Caribbean Premier League, McCullum broke the record of the 'Universe Boss' Gayle. He overthrew the West Indian in terms of scoring maximum fours in T20 cricket.

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Virat Kohli's knock will spur India in Test series, says Chris Gayle

Cricket | Aug 03, 2018, 04:01 PM IST

While the other Indian batsmen came to a cropper, Gayle expects that Kohli's will certainly lift the spirits.

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Chris Gayle now shares the record for the most international sixes with Shahid Afridi

Cricket | Jul 30, 2018, 08:26 PM IST

He has also completed this milestone in fewer matches (443) than the Pakistan all-rounder (524).

West Indies vs Bangladesh ODIs

Bangladesh open ODI series with 48-run win over West Indies

Cricket | Jul 23, 2018, 11:16 AM IST

Mashrafe Mortaza led the Bangladesh bowling attack with 4-37 from his 10 overs and Mustafizur Rahman took 2-35.

Global T20 Canada

Chris Gayle's Vancouver Knights win inaugural Canada Global T20 title

Cricket | Jul 16, 2018, 04:38 PM IST

The tournament in Canada bought together some of the most exciting players in the T20 format.

Ball Tampering Row

Darren Sammy defends Steve Smith, hits out at critics, 'you've made your point'

Cricket | Jun 29, 2018, 09:07 PM IST

Meanwhile, Destructive West Indies batsman Chris Gayle echoed Sammy's views and termed the punishment served to the players as "harsh".

Canada global T20

Canada Global T20: Steve Smith looks happy and relaxed ahead of comeback

Cricket | Jun 28, 2018, 12:49 PM IST

The inaugural six-team tournament runs through July 15 with 96 cricketers drawn from around the globe.

Canada Global T20

Steven Smith and David Warner arrive in Canada for Global T20

Cricket | Jun 26, 2018, 06:31 PM IST

West Indians Sunil Narine, Chris Gayle and Andre Russell are among other internationals to take part in the cash-rich league.

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WATCH: Rebellious Chris Gayle shows classy dance moves on 'wet floor'

Cricket | Jun 17, 2018, 03:59 PM IST

Gayle, who is probably one of the most entertaining cricketers on and off the field, has come up with something adventurous and dangerous. Take a look.