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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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cpl chris gayle welcomes sangakkara s arrival

CPL: Chris Gayle welcomes Sangakkara's arrival

Cricket | Aug 22, 2013, 03:48 PM IST

Port of Spain:  Captain Chris Gayle has welcomed the arrival of Sri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara in the Jamaica Tallawahs ahead of their semi-final clash against Barbados Tridents in the Caribbean Premier T20 League (CPL).Sangakkara,

ipl6 mccullum congratulates gayle for breaking his record

IPL6: McCullum congratulates Gayle for breaking his record

Cricket | Apr 23, 2013, 11:02 PM IST

Kolkata, Apr 23: Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Brendon McCullum Tuesday congratulated destructive Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman Chris Gayle for breaking the record of highest individual score in the Indian Premier League."I have been honoured to

ipl6 gayle storm blows away warriors

IPL6: Gayle storm blows away Warriors

Cricket | Apr 24, 2013, 06:57 AM IST

Bangalore, Apr 24: Opener Chris Gayle smashed a spectacular and record-breaking unbeaten 66-ball 175 (13x4, 17x6) as Royal Challengers Bangalore humbled Pune Warriors India by 130 runs for their sixth win in the Indian Premier

spinner shillingford packs off zimbabwe for 175 gayle 61

Spinner Shillingford packs off Zimbabwe for 175, Gayle 61 not out

Cricket | Mar 21, 2013, 06:36 PM IST

Roseau, Dominica, Mar 21 :  Offspinner Shane Shillingford claimed 5-59 and opener Chris Gayle followed with an unbeaten 61 as West Indies took control of the second cricket test against Zimbabwe on day one Wednesday

beach six hitting all enjoyment for carefree gayle

Beach, six-hitting all enjoyment for carefree Gayle

Cricket | Jan 23, 2013, 06:35 AM IST

Gros Islet (St. Lucia): Only a few days ago, Chris Gayle was lying on a beach in Jamaica soaking up warm mid-January sunshine and unwinding from a difficult Australian Big Bash League (BBL).There were no

gayle s arrival will boost jamaica s chances

Gayle's arrival will boost Jamaica's chances

Cricket | Jan 18, 2013, 09:43 AM IST

Gris Islet (St Lucia), Jan 18: Chris Gayle, one of the most destructive batsmen in world cricket, is arriving here to bolster Jamaica's chances of capturing the only regional title that has eluded them.Talismanic opener

this will be the beginning of things to come says darren

This will be the beginning of things to come, says Darren Sammy

Cricket | Oct 08, 2012, 09:15 AM IST

Colombo, Oct 8 : West Indies skipper Darren Sammy said the World Twenty20 victory over Sri Lanka here Sunday was very special and will be the beginning of things to come."This hopefully will be the

west indies celebrate world t20 triumph in gangnam style

West Indies celebrate World T20 triumph in 'Gangnam' style

Cricket | Oct 08, 2012, 09:15 AM IST

Colombo, Oct 8 : West Indies celebrated in "Gangnam" style their World Twenty20 triumph at the Premedasa Stadium here Sunday night.Their celebrations knew no bounds as they broke a 33-year-long wait to lift a World

west indies now believe they can win darren sammy

West Indies now believe they can win: Darren Sammy

Cricket | Oct 08, 2012, 07:29 AM IST

Colombo, Oct 8: Skipper Darren Sammy believes his West Indies team will become a powerful force in international cricket after its remarkable 36-run victory over Sri Lanka in the World Twenty20 final.West Indies bowled out

chris gayle is just another player says mahela jayawardene

Chris Gayle is just another player, says Mahela Jayawardene

Cricket | Oct 06, 2012, 04:28 PM IST

Colombo, Oct 6: He is the most talked about player ahead of the World Twenty20 final but for Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene, the explosive Chris Gayle is “just another player in a very good

mighty gayle stands between sri lanka and title

Mighty Gayle stands between Sri Lanka and title

Cricket | Oct 06, 2012, 02:39 PM IST

Colombo, Oct 6:  Sri Lanka would look to rein in a marauding Chris Gayle, whose performance may be a determining factor when the dominating hosts clash with an upbeat West Indies in the final of

viv richards was more fearful batsman than chris gayle

Viv Richards was more fearful batsman than Chris Gayle: Richardson

Cricket | Oct 05, 2012, 08:20 AM IST

Colombo, Oct 4: He has closely watched Chris Gayle evolve as one of the most destructive batsmen in the current era but former West Indies captain Richie Richardson maintains that Sir Vivian Richards was "far

it s gayle versus watson as windies take on aussies

It's Gayle versus Watson as Windies take on Aussies

Cricket | Oct 04, 2012, 01:43 PM IST

Colombo, Oct 4 :  A determined Australian outfit will be aiming to eliminate the ‘Chris Gayle factor' when they meet a rejuvenated West Indies in the semi-final of the ICC World Twenty20 here tomorrow.For Australia,

chris gayle s women guests arrested from colombo hotel

Chris Gayle's women guests arrested from Colombo hotel

Cricket | Oct 03, 2012, 06:23 PM IST

Colombo, Oct 3: Police early this morning arrested three British women  from hotel rooms of West Indies players, including batsman Chris Gayle, sources said. At the Cinnamon Grand Hotel here, three British women were arrested

world t20 gayle confident windies can go all the way

World T20: Gayle confident Windies can go all the way

Cricket | Sep 27, 2012, 04:01 PM IST

Pallekele, Sep 27: Opening batsman Chris Gayle says he remains confident the West Indies can advance to the finals of the ICC world Twenty20 tournament currently underway in Sri Lanka.Gayle sounded upbeat as the West

world t20 windies through to super eights after ireland

World T20: Windies through to Super Eights after Ireland match rained out

Cricket | Sep 25, 2012, 08:39 AM IST

Colombo, Sep 25:  West Indies made it into the Super Eights after their World Twenty20 Group B tie against Ireland was abandoned due to rain at the R Premadasa Stadium here in Colombo Monday.The Caribbean

gayle strikes 150 powell 134 against kiwis

Gayle strikes 150, Powell 134 against Kiwis

Cricket | Jul 28, 2012, 05:22 PM IST

North Sound,  Antigua, July 28: Chris Gayle struck 150 and fellow opener Kieran Powell made 134 Friday as the West Indies closed on 442-6 and a first-innings lead of 91 over New Zealand, on the

chris gayle returns to west indies test squad

Chris Gayle returns to West Indies Test squad

Cricket | Jul 23, 2012, 08:19 PM IST

St John's, Jul 23: Having made peace with the West Indies Cricket Board, explosive batsman Chris Gayle on Sunday returned to the country's Test side after more than 18 months. Gayle has been named in

new zealand beats windies by 88 runs in 3rd odi

New Zealand beats Windies by 88 runs in 3rd ODI

Cricket | Jul 12, 2012, 07:53 AM IST

St. Kitts and Nevis Jul 12: Nathan McCullum hit 50 and took two wickets plus a crucial catch to lead New Zealand to a 88-run victory over West Indies in the third one-day international on

gayle samuels hit tons as west indies wins big

Gayle, Samuels hit tons as West Indies wins big

Cricket | Jul 08, 2012, 10:59 AM IST

Kingston, Jamaica Jul 8: Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels struck brilliant centuries to power West Indies to a comfortable 55-run victory over New Zealand in the second one-day cricket international at Sabina Park on Saturday.Gayle

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