Chris Gayle of Punjab Kings bats during match 29 of the Indian Premier League 2021 between the Punjab Kings and the Delhi Capitals held, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Chris Gayle of Punjab Kings plays a shot during match 26 of the Indian Premier League 2021 between the Punjab Kings and the Royal Challengers Bangalore, held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Chris Gayle of Punjab Kings plays a shot during match 17 of the Vivo Indian Premier League 2021 between the Punjab Kings and the Mumbai Indians held at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Rashid Khan of Sunrisers Hyderabad celebrates the wicket of Chris Gayle of Punjab Kings during match 14 of the Indian Premier League 2021 between the Punjab Kings and the Sunrisers Hyderabad held at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Chris Gayle of Punjab Kings bats during the Indian Premier League 2021 match between Rajasthan Royals and the Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Chris Gayle of Kings XI Punjab plays a shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket match against Rajasthan Royals at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Chris Gayle of Kings XI Punjab plays a shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket match against Rajasthan Royals at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Chris Gayle of Kings XI Punjab celebrates his fifty runs during the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket match against Rajasthan Royals at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Jofra Archer of Rajasthan Royals and Chris Gayle of Kings XI Punjab exchange gestures during their Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket match at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Jofra Archer of Rajasthan Royals and Chris Gayle of Kings XI Punjab exchange gestures as the latter walks back to pavillion after losing his wicket at 99, during their Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket match at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Chris Gayle of Kings XI Punjab plays a shot during Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket match against Kolkata Knight Riders, in Sharjah, UAE.
Chris Gayle of Kings XI Punjab after scoring fifty runs during Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket match against Kolkata Knight Riders, in Sharjah, UAE.
Kings XI Punjab batsman Chris Gayle plays a shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 cricket match against Delhi Capitals, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.
Kings XI Punjab player Chris Gayle plays a shot during their Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 cricket match against Mumbai Indians (MI), at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.
Kings XI Punjab players Mayank Agarwal and Chris Gayle celebrate after winning their Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 cricket match against Mumbai Indians (MI), at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.
Kings XI Punjab batsman Chris Gayle raises his bat after scoring a fifty during the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, in Sharjah.
Kings XI Punjab batsmen Chris Gayle and KL Rahul during the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, in Sharjah.
The expressionless glare with which Chris Gayle dispatches deliveries into the stands and their hapless hurlers into temporary perdition may lead to believe he’s a cheerless hoicker. His colourful biography laid that delusion to rest. Yet the onus on living all that—high jinks, endless partying, close encounters with the fairer sex—lies on Universe Boss. So here’s he, brushing up his dance moves at his mansion in Jamaica, showing the world that having a good time is a universal right. Surely, the Boss sees reason to entertain at the stripclub in his mansion too?
Every Indian players also congratulated Gayle, which led to speculations that the left-handed batsman might just have played his last match for the team from the Caribbean. After the match, Gayle denied such rumors.
Gayle after playing a knock of 72 runs was sent back to the pavilion by pacer Khaleel Ahmed. Upon his dismissal, the left-hander had received a standing ovation from the Trinidad crowd.
Earlier in the match, West Indies had won the toss and opted to bat first. The openers Evin Lewis and Chris Gayle had provided a solid base for the team as they put up a 115-run stand.
West Indies opener Chris Gayle raises his bat to the crowd after reaching a half century during the third One-Day International cricket match India in Port of Spain, Trinidad.
West Indies opening batsmen Chris Gayle, left, and Evin Lewis, right, run between the wickets during the third One-Day International cricket match against India in Port of Spain, Trinidad.
West Indies opening batsman Chris Gayle defends his wicket on the third One-Day International cricket match against India in Port of Spain, Trinidad.
In reply, Chris Gayle, playing his 300th ODI, failed to provide the Windies a fine start as he fell for 11(24).
India bowler Mohammed Shami second left, watches the outfield as West Indies opening batsmen Chris Gayle, right, and Evin Lewis, left, run between the wickets during their first One-Day International cricket match in Providence, Guyana.
India bowler Mohammed Shami, left, watches to the outfield as West Indies opening batsmen Chris Gayle, center, and Evin Lewis, right run between the wickets during their first One-Day International cricket match in Providence, Guyana.
Chris Gayle's leadership, charisma and skills will be sorely missed by West Indies cricket and fans across the world.
Against Afghanistan, Chris Gayle was his usual entertaining self, keeping up with the spirit of the game.
Other than captain Jason Holder, Gayle has been one of the voices in West Indies' dressing room.
Over the years, West Indies were very dependent on Gayle, but in the ongoing tournament, other players have taken over the mantle.
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Against Afghanistan, Gayle notched the important wicket of Ikram Ali Khil. Khil had made 86-runs.
As a bowler, Gayle has notched two wickets for his team, while he has also registered four catches.
In his last ever Cricket World Cup match for West Indies, Chris Gayle missed out on breaking Brian Lara's record on becoming the highest WI ODI scorer. He was bowled by Dawlat Zadran for seven runs.
West Indies' Chris Gayle, right, celebrates the dismissal of Afghanistan's Ikram Ali, left, during the Cricket World Cup match between Afghanistan and West Indies at Headingley in Leeds, England.
Afghanistan players celebrate the dismissal of West Indies' Chris Gayle, second left, during the Cricket World Cup match between Afghanistan and West Indies at Headingley in Leeds, England.
West Indies' batsman Chris Gayle bends to avoid a rising delivery from Sri Lanka's bowler Lasith Malinga during the Cricket World Cup match between Sri Lanka and the West Indies at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, England.
West Indies' Chris Gayle, left, runs as he celebrate a run out of Sri Lanka's batsman Kusal Perera during the Cricket World Cup match between Sri Lanka and the West Indies at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street, England.
West Indies' Chris Gayle leaves the field after being dismissed during the Cricket World Cup match between India and West Indies at Old Trafford in Manchester, England.
Opener Chris Gayle was dismissed pretty early by Mohammed Shami, having scored six runs in 19 deliveries.
West Indies' Chris Gayle bats in the nets during a training session ahead of their Cricket World Cup match against India at Old Trafford in Manchester, England.
West Indies' Chris Gayle, foreground, and teammates perform stretching exercises during an indoor training session ahead of their Cricket World Cup match against India at Old Trafford in Manchester, England.
West Indies' Chris Gayle celebrates after dismissing New Zealand's Ross Taylor during the Cricket World Cup match between New Zealand and West Indies at Old Trafford in Manchester, England.
West Indies' Chris Gayle leaves the field after being dismissed during the Cricket World Cup match between New Zealand and West Indies at Old Trafford in Manchester, England.
West Indies' Chris Gayl, left, plays a shot during the Cricket World Cup match between New Zealand and West Indies at Old Trafford in Manchester, England.
West Indies' Chris Gayle sinks his knees in the field during the Cricket World Cup match between West Indies and Bangladesh at The Taunton County Ground, Taunton, south west England
West Indies' Chris Gayle leaves the field after being dismissed during the Cricket World Cup match between West Indies and Bangladesh at The Taunton County Ground, Taunton, south west England
England's Joe Root, centre right, shakes hands with West Indies' Chris Gayle, 45, at the end of the Cricket World Cup match between England and West Indies at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton, England. England won by eight wickets.
England's Liam Plunkett, fourth left, celebrates taking the wicket of West Indies' Chris Gayle, foreground, during the Cricket World Cup match between England and West Indies at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton, England.
West Indies' Chris Gayle fields against Pakistan during the second match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, England on May 31, 2019.
West Indies' Chris Gayle celebrates scoring half a century against Pakistan during the second match of the Cricket World Cup 2019 at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, England on May 31, 2019.
Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) batsman Chris Gayle and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Bowler Deepak Chahar in action during their Indian Premier League (IPL T20 2019) cricket match, at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, in Mohali.
KXIP batsman Chris Gayle plays a shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL T20 2019) cricket match between Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) at IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali
Chris Gayle of Kings XI Punjab bats during the VIVO IPL T20 cricket match between Kings XI Punjab and Sunrisers Hyderabad in Mohali.
MI players celebrate the dismissal of KXIP's Chris Gayle during the Indian Premier League 2019 (IPL T20) cricket match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) at IS Bindra Cricket Stadium in Mohali.
Gayle was sent back by his West Indian counterpart Andre Russell, who bowled intelligently to grab two crucial wickets for 21 runs.
West Indies' Chris Gayle and teammates celebrates beating England by 26 runs on the second One Day International cricket match at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
West Indies' Chris Gayle plays a shot against England during the first One Day International cricket match at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Yeah, it’s time to rejoice, big Chris! Wrongly accused in Australia’s Fairfax media (oh, those boorish, lying kangaroos!), including Sydney Morning Herald, of a gross act of sexual harassment, a Sydney court has finally ruled in Gayle’s favour. A neat sum of $220,000, as damages, falls into his pocket. Cheerio!
When Shibani Dandekar invited dancers up on the stage at a cricket ratings award, two punters leapt up on to the stage. Chris Gayle, born swinging his bat to the rhythms of Calypso is a natural mover we know. But has Shikhar Dhawan dancing credentials? His wrestling raps on the thighs are ugly, and wedding bhangra moves just won’t do.
Kings XI Punjab batsman Chris Gayle plays a shot during IPL T20 cricket match against Kolkata Knight Riders at Holkar Stadium in Indore.
Kings XI Punjab players celebrates the dismissal of Mumbai Indians' Evin Lewis during a IPL Match at Holkar Stadium in Indore.
Kings XI Punjabs Chris Gayle plays a shot during IPL cricket match against KKR at Eden Garden in Kolkata.
Kings XI Punjab batsman Chris Gayle celebrates reaching his century during IPL T20 cricket match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Mohali.
Kings XI Punjab Batsman Chris Gayle plays a shot during IPL T 20 match against Chennai Super Kings at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali.
West Indies player Christopher Gayle poses for a photo with fans after their cricket world cup qualifier match against Afghanistan at Harare Sports Club.
Westindies cricketer Chris Gayle poses with the Virtual game characters during a pres conference to announce his partnership with the IONA, a virtual gaming and sports hub, in Bengaluru.
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kolhli with teammates Christ Gayle celebrates their win over Delhi Daredevils during an IPL match, in New Delhi.
Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman Chris Gayle plays a shot during an IPL match against Delhi Daredevils, in New Delhi.
KKR bowler C. Woakes celebrates dismissal of RCB batsman Chris Gayle during IPL match, in Kolkata.
Shane Watson of the Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chris Gayle celebrate the wicket of Gujarat Lions captain Suresh Raina during an IPL 2017 match, in Rajkot.
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli with teammate Chris Gayle during an IPL 2017 match against Gujarat Lions, in Rajkot.
Gayle lets his hair down, and his feet up, at a hotel lobby. A cricketer’s life is an itinerant, hectic life. Gayle is a past master at living it.
They might be in Mysore petas and look boringly sober, but RCB hotshots Watson and Gayle also had a ball with fans in Bangalore. Under the elated gaze of Virat, had they any choice?
Cricketers AB De Villiers, Shane Watson and Chris Gayle wear traditional Mysore peta during an event in Bengaluru.
Mumbai Indians Harbhajan Singh with team mates celebrate the wicket of Chris Gayle of RCB during IPL 8 match in Bengaluru.
West Indies Chris Gayle waves his bat to the crowd as he leaves the field after he was dismissed for 61 runs while batting against New Zealand during their Cricket World Cup quarterfinal match in Wellington, New Zealand.
M S Dhoni is congratulated by West Indies batsman Chris Gayle after India's four wicket win in the Cricket World Cup Pool B match in Perth, Australia.
West Indies batsman Chris Gayle hits the ball to the boundary during their Cricket World Cup Pool B match against Zimbabwe in Canberra, Australia
Zimbabwe's Tinashe Panyangara sits on the ground after falling while bowling as West Indies batsmen Chris Gayle, left, and Marlon Samuels talk during their Cricket World Cup Pool B match in Canberra, Australia.
West Indies batsman Chris Gayle celebrates after scoring a double century during their Cricket World Cup Pool B match against Zimbabwe in Canberra, Australia.
Chris Gayle A magnificent striker of the ball, Gayle can change the feel of a match in a few overs. His best has been reserved for the T20 format which he plays around the world, yet with 21 centuries and nearly 9,000 runs, he is a major ODI force.
In His Primary Colours With a name pregnant with stormy possibilities, a batting style that sticks closely to a related sense, Chris Gayle, bludgeoner of bowlers, is 35 and, as we see, is making a spectacle of it. A new, flashy mansion is also on its way, we hear.
West Indies' opening batsman Chris Gayle after scoring a half century during the third day of their first cricket Test match against New Zealand in Kingston, Jamaica.
Take It With Rum And Sun As Isa Guha points out in 10Q, IPL includes large doses of Bollywood entertainment, especially off-field. That also included an authentic version of one of Bollywood's fave dances—the Turkish-Arabic belly dance. Royal Challengers' Chris Gayle was a natural choice for representing cricket. Maybe he'll take it to the Caribbean.
West Indies' captain Darren Sammy, center, and teammate Chris Gayle, right, celebrate their win over Australia in the ICC Twenty20 Cricket World Cup match in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Royal Challengers Bangalore player Chris Gayle dances in the "Gangnam style" during the team's victory lap after defeating Chennai Super Kings in an IPL match in Bengaluru.
Royal Challengers Bangalore's Chris Gayle plays a shot against Kings XI Punjab during IPL 6 match at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Royal Challengers Bangalore fans cheer before start of the IPL match against King's XI Punjab at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
They See Him His is the bat that speaketh loudest—smiting balls to the bleachers, breaking bowlers and their captains, pulling longer the faces at long-on. One day, Chris Gayle visited a blind school and charmed kids, but couldn't wipe the smirk off Siddharth Mallya.
Royal Challengers Bangalore players Chris Gayle,Muttiah Muralidharan and T Dilshan enjoy a Gangnam Style dance during an event in Bengaluru.
Royal Challengers Bangalore Chris Gayle leaves the field after the end of the innings against Pune Warriors during an IPL 6 match at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Gayle hit the most breathtaking knock in the history of Twenty20 cricket blasting an incredible 175 off 66 balls as Royal Challengers Bangalore posted a record 263 for five in the Pepsi Indian Premier League match against Pune Warriors.
Royal Challengers Bangalore's Chris Gayle hits a six during their IPL match against Pune Warriors at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Gayle hit the most breathtaking knock in the history of Twenty20 cricket blasting an incredible 175 off 66 balls as Royal Challengers Bangalore posted a record 263 for five in the Pepsi Indian Premier League match against Pune Warriors.
Royal Challenger Bangalore‘s Chris Gayle shuffles with Mumbai Indians Harbhajan Singh during the IPL 2013 match at Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru.
The Storm, The Rainbow Nature’s furies do run seasonal courses. Like clockwork but with no perceptible timing, a Gayle force wind cuts (and drives and slogs) a path through all. But as it wrecked Warriors, whose fates have blown a-counter, a princely lining balmed blighted ground.
