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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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Rohit Sharma

2nd T20I: Rohit overtakes Chis Gayle in most T20I sixes; Kohli top chart among Indians

Cricket | Aug 04, 2019, 11:14 PM IST

Besides being the leading run-scorer in T20 Internationals, the HIT-MAN has now become the leading six-hitter in the shortest format of the game.

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Watch: Chris Gayle smashes 32 runs in Shadab Khan's over in GT20 League Canada

Cricket | Aug 04, 2019, 02:06 PM IST

Chris Gayle was at his destructive best in the GT20 League, as he smacked 32 runs off a single over of Shadab Khan.

India tour of West Indies

India's tour of West Indies: Rohit Sharma on the verge of breaking Chris Gayle's T20I record

Cricket | Aug 02, 2019, 03:53 PM IST

Rohit Sharma already holds the record for being the highest run-scorer in T20Is with 2331 runs from 94 T20Is.

Global T20 Canada

Andre Russell, Chris Gayle and Yuvraj Singh groove to Guru Randhawa's 'Suit Suit Karda' in Canada. Watch

Cricket | Jul 31, 2019, 04:54 PM IST

Andre Russell, Chris Gayle and Yuvraj Singh were seen dancing to Guru Randhawa's hit song 'Suit Suit' in Toronto, Ontario.

India tour of West Indies

Gayle named as West Indies announce ODI squad for India series; Chase, Campbell recalled

Cricket | Jul 26, 2019, 07:59 PM IST

Ahead of the England series in March, Gayle had said that he planned to retire following the ODI World Cup but he changed his mind during the tournament and has made himself available for this series. 

2019 World Cup

It's will be a sad day for cricket, whole world will miss him: Shai Hope on Chris Gayle's retirement

Cricket | Jul 05, 2019, 12:26 PM IST

Wicket-keeper batsman Shai Hope said it will be a sad day for world cricket when Chris Gayle finally calls time on his illustrious international career.

Afghanistan vs West Indies: Chris Gayle lasts 18 balls in final World Cup appearance

Afghanistan vs West Indies: Chris Gayle lasts 18 balls in final World Cup appearance

Cricket | Jul 04, 2019, 05:40 PM IST

Gayle trudged off, briefly holding his bat up to the crowd. He had needed 18 runs to eclipse Brian Lara's record of 10,348 for the West Indies in ODIs.

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Chris Gayle playing Test sends wrong message to youngsters, says Curtly Ambrose

Cricket | Jun 28, 2019, 04:35 PM IST

Chris Gayle recently announced that he will play in the upcoming 2-match home test series against India.

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2019 World Cup: Chris Gayle entertains the crowd in typical 'Universe Boss' style

Cricket | Jun 27, 2019, 05:17 PM IST

Where there's Chris Gayle, there's bound to be some drama - and that's what happened in Manchester, when the Universe Boss decided to celebrate.. a good fielding effort!

2019 World Cup

2019 World Cup: Depleted West Indies aim to upset high-flying India in Manchester

Cricket | Jun 27, 2019, 09:12 AM IST

There's more at stake than usual for West Indies against India, because the Caribbean lineup needs to win its last three group games to have any chance of reaching the semifinals.

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2019 World Cup: 'It's good to have Chris around': Jason Holder on Gayle's change in retirement plans

Cricket | Jun 26, 2019, 11:31 PM IST

Chris Gayle has suggested that he will now retire after India's tour to West Indies, which is scheduled to begin in August.

I am definitely up there with greats of West Indies cricket: Chris Gayle

I am definitely up there with greats of West Indies cricket: Chris Gayle

Cricket | Jun 26, 2019, 08:05 PM IST

Gayle has had a roller-coaster ride in the last two decades for West Indies cricket when the performance of the assortment of islands reached an all-time nadir.

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Chris Gayle to retire from international cricket after test series against India

Cricket | Jun 26, 2019, 05:16 PM IST

West Indies' opening batsman Chris Gayle is set to retire from international cricket after the home test series against India.

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2019 World Cup, IND vs PAK: Who is Chris Gayle rooting for in the high-voltage India vs Pakistan clash?

Cricket | Jun 15, 2019, 08:25 PM IST

West Indies' star batsman Chris Gayle had his own way of showing support for the mega-clash between India and Pakistan in Manchester.

2019 World Cup

2019 World Cup: Chris Gayle, Andre Russell likely to be fit before Australia clash

Cricket | Jun 01, 2019, 01:44 PM IST

Chris Gayle scored a trademark fifty off just 33 balls against Pakistan while Andre Russell took 2/4 from his 3 overs as West Indies won by 7 wickets in their 2019 World Cup opener.

2019 World Cup | West Indies must emulate Chris Gayle, show up and show off: Carlos Brathwaite

West Indies must emulate Chris Gayle, show up and show off: Carlos Brathwaite

Cricket | May 29, 2019, 11:45 PM IST

Brathwaite feels others must step up to the plate as the 1975 and 1979 winners go in search of their third World Cup trophy.

Inspired by 'Universe Boss', Ross Taylor does not rule out playing in 2023 World Cup

Inspired by 'Universe Boss', Ross Taylor does not rule out playing in 2023 World Cup

Cricket | May 26, 2019, 07:57 PM IST

At 35, the World Cup 2019 could be Ross Taylor's final WC bow but he says if his body allows he may still be playing in another showpiece event.

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World Cup 2019: 'Bowlers won't admit but they're scared of me', says Chris Gayle

Cricket | May 22, 2019, 04:12 PM IST

West Indian opener Chris Gayle believes that he still terrorizes the bowlers around the world.

Mayank Agarwal on his dream of playing at MCG

Exclusive | Mayank Agarwal on his dream of playing at MCG; batting after Chris Gayle and KL Rahul

Cricket | May 16, 2019, 11:23 AM IST

Mayank Agarwal had a great few months and in an exclusive interview with IndiaTV, he revealed a few aspects of living through it.

Chris Gayle will play in his fifth and final World Cup this

Chris Gayle chooses Yoga over gym, hopes to have a successful World Cup

Cricket | May 24, 2019, 04:09 PM IST

The West Indian explosive batsman was impressive for the Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League this year.

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