Gayle, who is one of the most destructive batsmen to ever play the game, is just 16 runs short to reach the 4500-run mark in IPL.

Five franchises will play in the inaugural edition of LPL which is scheduled to run from November 14 to December 6.

KXIP head coach Anil Kumble has opened up on Chris Gayle's role for the franchise in the upcoming edition of the IPL.

Gayle is now part of KXIP's new set up with former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble as the head coach and KL Rahul as the new captain, but the Gayle felt it like going back to school with a new headmaster and a head boy. 

Chris Gayle was one of the attendees of the birthday party hosted by Usain Bolt, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday.

The team comprised of some formidable cricketers while also missing out on some of the big names. 

It was earlier reported that citing personal reasons, Gayle pulled out of the competition and informed the franchise about his decision on Tuesday.

The 2020 edition of the CPL is scheduled to take place in Trinidad and Tobago from August 18 until September 10 subject to government clearance.

Gayle, who is known as one of the most destructive batsmen in limited-overs cricket, has so far played 103 Tests for the West Indies in which he has scored over 7,000 runs.

Kirk Edwards revealed that it was difficult for him and Chris Gayle to hold back the emotions when Sachin Tendulkar delivered the farewell speech in 2013.

Kohli, who is ICC no.1 ranked batsman in ODI cricket, has slammed 43 tons in the limited-overs cricket which is second-most by any.

Gayle, who is very vocal about his views, said that it's never too late to fight for what is right. He also mentioned that racism exists in cricket.

The ICC on Friday posted a 90-second video clip of the final moments of England's 2019 World Cup victory with Barbados-born Joffra Archer bowling the thrilling Super Over against New Zealand.

Global sports icons from Tiger Woods to West Indies cricketers like Chris Gayle and Darren Sammy have come out to speak openly against the racism faced by people of colour throughout the world.

West Indies' Chris Gayle opened up on 'racism in cricket' following the death of George Floyd in the US.

Harbhajan Singh claims he has never felt it difficult to bowl against Chris Gayle.

Chris Gayle will not be facing a disciplinary hearing after he issued a statement on his rant against Ramnaresh Sarwan and Jamaica Tallawahs.

Cricket West Indies chief Ricky Skerritt said though it is an "interpersonal battle", he doesn't expect the controversy to die down so easily.

Gayle had earlier referred to Sarwan as a 'snake' and he even went on to the extent of saying that he was 'worse than coronavirus'.

Jamaica Tallawahs have issued a statement after Chris Gayle launched a scathing attack on Ramnaresh Sarwan, alleging that the latter played a role in his ouster from the franchise.