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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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Would love to carry on playing as long as possible: Chris Gayle

Cricket | Jan 09, 2020, 07:03 PM IST

Having taken a break from the game towards the end of 2019, Chris Gayle is back in action with the Chattogram Challengers in the Bangladesh Premier League.

Game recognises Game: Chris Gayle welcomes David Warner to the 'Triple club'

Game recognises Game: Chris Gayle welcomes David Warner to the 'Triple club'

Cricket | Nov 30, 2019, 07:37 PM IST

Warner and Gayle are one of 31 batsmen who have managed to cross 300 and the Australian's score on Saturday is two runs more than Gayle's highest Test score of 333 which he scored against Sri Lanka in Galle in 2010.

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Chris Gayle takes 'break', says no to three-match ODI series against India

Cricket | Nov 26, 2019, 10:57 PM IST

West Indies are scheduled to play three T20s and as many ODIs in India starting December 6. He is also unlikely to feature in the T20 games.

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I'm always a burden in franchise cricket when I don't score runs: Chris Gayle

Cricket | Nov 25, 2019, 10:44 PM IST

The 40-year old West Indies opener, who played for defending Jozi Stars in what was a disastrous MSL campaign for him, scored just 101 runs from six innings for his team.

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IND vs BAN, 2nd T20I: Rohit surpasses Gayle to hit most international sixes in 2019

Cricket | Nov 08, 2019, 12:36 PM IST

India's stand-in skipper for the three-match series against Bangladesh, Rohit Sharma, took centre stage in the home team's emphatic eight-wicket win in Rajkot in the second T20I with his blazing 85.

Yuvraj Singh, Chris Gayle to headline ‘Ultimate Kricket Challenge'

Yuvraj Singh, Chris Gayle to headline ‘Ultimate Kricket Challenge'

Cricket | Nov 05, 2019, 05:08 PM IST

Shahid Afridi, Kevin Pietersen and Andre Russell are some of the other big names roped in for the five-day extravaganza of 'cage cricket'.

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The Hundred Draft: Full list of squads as Gayle, Malinga miss out

Cricket | Oct 21, 2019, 07:26 AM IST

The two superstars in world cricket missed out on The Hundred Draft, while Afghanistan's Rashid Khan was the first player to be picked.

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CPL 2019: Records tumble as Knight Riders, Tallawahs combine to score 493 runs in T20 match

Cricket | Sep 14, 2019, 01:27 PM IST

A total of 34 sixes and 38 boundaries were hit in the game as both teams made a combined score of 493 runs from 40 overs in the the the 10th match of the Caribbean Premier League.

Chris Gayle's 22nd T20 hundred in vain in CPL run feast

Chris Gayle's 22nd T20 hundred in vain in CPL run feast

Cricket | Sep 11, 2019, 03:31 PM IST

Gayle smashed 116 from just 67 balls in an innings that included seven fours and 10 sixes.

Shah Rukh Khan’s picture with West Indies cricket star Chris Gayle goes viral

Shah Rukh Khan’s picture with West Indies cricket star Chris Gayle goes viral

Celebrities | Sep 07, 2019, 07:35 PM IST

West Indies cricket star Chris Gayle has shared a photograph with superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who is currently in the Caribbean Islands rooting for Trinbago Knight Riders in the ongoing Caribbean Premier League. Gayle shared a photograph on Instagram and captioned it: "#40SHADESOFGAYLE September 20th @iamsrk #NuffRespect."

Michael Klinger surpasses David Warner, Brendon McCullum on most T20 century list

Michael Klinger surpasses David Warner, Brendon McCullum on most T20 century list

Cricket | Aug 30, 2019, 04:50 PM IST

Australia's Michael Klinger has moved to the second spot in the list of most centuries scored in T20 cricket by a batsman after he scored his eighth ton in the ongoing T20 Blast competition.

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India vs West Indies: Fortunate to spend a lot of time with Chris Gayle, says Virat Kohli

Cricket | Aug 15, 2019, 02:28 PM IST

Virat Kohli described Chris Gayle as an icon and "gem of a human being" who was always there to help youngsters.

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Haven't retired yet, announces Chris Gayle after 3rd ODI versus India

Cricket | Aug 15, 2019, 12:54 PM IST

Chris Gayle was applauded by the Indian players as he walked off after being dismissed in the 12th over of West Indies innings.

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Has Chris Gayle played his final ODI match? Team India's warm gesture on field could suggest so

Cricket | Aug 14, 2019, 08:55 PM IST

On being dismissed after scoring a blistering 72 off 41 deliveries, Gayle walked back to the pavilion with his bat and helmet raised in the air after being congratulated by Team India players on field.

Brian Lara congratulates Chris Gayle after surpassing his ODI-run tally

Brian Lara congratulates Chris Gayle after becoming highest run-scorer for West Indies

Cricket | Aug 12, 2019, 11:13 PM IST

Gayle on Sunday managed to score just 11 runs but that was enough for him to go past Lara's tally of 10,405 runs. He now sits on 10,408 runs and the match was also his 300th ODI.

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Chris Gayle overtakes Brian Lara to become West Indies' highest run-scorer in ODI cricket

Cricket | Aug 12, 2019, 01:04 AM IST

Kohli didn't take much time to congratulate his former Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate Chris Gayle in their old style which they used to do during RCB days.

Chris Gayle pips Brian Lara to register his name in record books during 2nd ODI against India

Chris Gayle pips Brian Lara to register his name in record books during 2nd ODI against India

Cricket | Aug 11, 2019, 07:49 PM IST

The destructive batsman became the first West Indies' cricketer to play 300 ODI games surpassing the Caribbean legend Brian Lara (299).

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West Indies announce squad for Tests against India, no place for Chris Gayle

Cricket | Aug 10, 2019, 09:56 AM IST

Despite Chris Gayle hinting that he may sign off with the Test series against India, West Indies have decided to resist the sentimental call-up.

1st ODI: India, West Indies left hanging with match abandoned due to excessive rain

1st ODI: India, West Indies left hanging with match abandoned due to excessive rain

Cricket | Aug 09, 2019, 01:06 AM IST

West Indies were 54 for 1 in 13 overs when the umpires abandoned the match after Indian captain Virat Kohli won the toss and asked the home side to bat first.

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Watch! Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle shake a leg to DJ tunes in 1st ODI in Guyana

Cricket | Aug 09, 2019, 11:52 AM IST

Kohli and some other Indian players were seen shaking their legs for a while, moving to the tunes of the DJ at the venue along with Chris Gayle.

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