2. In July 2001, Gayle (175), together with Daren Ganga (89) established the record for opening partnerships at Queens Sports Club, B… Chris Gayle with his daughter and Partner. Gayle was named Player of the 2006 Champions Trophy, where the West Indies nearly defended the title they won in 2004, being defeated in the final by Australia. The … Director of Cricket Operations and Head Coach: leading run-scorer for a West Indies batsman, List of centuries in Twenty20 International cricket, century in international Twenty20 cricket, List of international cricket centuries by Chris Gayle, "Chris Gayle to retire from ODIs after World Cup", "Gayle says 'definitely' playing ODIs and 'maybe' Test post World Cup", "West Indies pick Chris Gayle for ODIs against India, leave out Darren Bravo", "India resume search for their No. He later apologized and clarified that he said the statement in a humorous way. Gayle is known for his characteristic hitting, imposing physique, and timing. [107] Gayle said the comments were intended to be a joke. [80] The following month, he was named in Jozi Stars' squad for the first edition of the Mzansi Super League T20 tournament. He loves partying and is referred to as ‘Party Boy’ sometimes. [16] From the West Indies, both Viv Richards and Gary Sobers criticised Gayle's comments, as did opposite number Andrew Strauss. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com. Athlete. He made his Test debut against Zimbabwe on 16 March 2000 in Port of Spain. It was the first-ever triple century against South Africa and up until Mahela Jayawardene made 374, it was the highest individual Test score against them. [112] Since then the academy has expanded and now facilitates the advancement of young cricketers careers by providing access to quality coaches and playing opportunities abroad. However, since the West Indies had recently become sponsored by Cable and Wireless' rivals Digicel the West Indies Cricket Board demanded the players dropped their Cable and Wireless deals. Second most sixes in a calendar year. The first Batsman in the world to score centuries in all three formats of the game. In April 2008, Gayle was bought by the franchise Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League player auction, but missed the opening games due to a Sri Lankan tour to the Caribbean. Opener Chris Gayle tormented Sri Lanka with a career best 333 as West Indies took control of the first test before declaring on 580-9. The statement caused huge controversies and some cricketers demanded a ban for Chris Gayle to play in Australia. He struggled to handle the spinners and eventually was bowled between bat and pad by Mendis when he failed to get to the pitch of the ball.Gayle returned to a standing ovation from the pavilion having scored his runs off 437 balls with 34 fours and nine sixes.The hosts bowled a much tighter line to slow down the scoring rate as the West Indies lost Shivnarine Chanderpaul for 32 before going to lunch on a formidable 429-3.Sri Lanka believed they had trapped Gayle leg before when they used up their second referral of the innings off the first ball of the day when Mendis rapped the fully stretched opener on the pads.However, the decision went in favour of the batsman meaning Sri Lanka had lost out on both referrals.Gayle was a total contrast to the first day where he belted the Sri Lankan bowling all around the ground, taking a more restrained approach during the morning session.He moved past Brian Lara's score of 221, the highest by a West Indian against Sri Lanka and also past the highest ground score of 237 by Mahela Jayawardene against South Africa in 2004.Sri Lanka's only success of the session was the wicket of Chanderpaul, who was deceived by the extra bounce spinner Suraj Randiv managed to extract. First player to hit the first ball of a Test match for six, Most number of sixes hit by an individual at Cricket World Cup history (40), Leading run scorer in all forms of T20s (13,296 runs - as of April 2020). The newest sports bar is … [78][79] In September 2018, he was named as the Icon Player for Balkh's squad in the first edition of the Afghanistan Premier League tournament. [29][30] On 31 May 2019, in the West Indies' opening match of the World Cup, Gayle scored his 40th six in World Cup matches, the most by any batsman in World Cup history, surpassing AB de Villiers's record of 37. [17], On 17 December 2009 in the Australia v West Indies 3rd Test Chris Gayle scored the then fifth-fastest century in Test match history, taking just 70 balls to reach 100, including nine fours and six sixes. In 2016, during Big Bash League, Gayle propositioned an Australian Sport Presenter, Mel McLaughlin and asked her out to drink after the match. "People will speculate that Chris and Cuddy ago war, or Bolt, nothing like that. Opener Chris Gayle tormented Sri Lanka with a career best 333 as West Indies took control of the first test before declaring on 580-9.Gayle became the first West Indian to score a triple century on foreign soil and the fourth player to score two triple tons, joining Australian great Don Bradman, India's Virender Sehwag and compatriot Brian Lara.With the batsmen swiping away the Sri Lankan attack with ease on the placid pitch, West Indies looked set for a huge first innings total but the dismissal of Brendan Nash (64) sparked a collapse and the hosts hit back to claim six wickets for 21 runs.Sri Lanka will resume the third day on 54 for one.Jamaican Gayle caressed Ajantha Mendis to the extra cover boundary to bring up his triple century, and promptly dropped down on his knees in celebration while his team mates applauded him loudly from their balcony.Just when it seemed that Gayle could surpass Lara's record mark of 400, spinner Mendis brought Sri Lanka back into the match with a great spell of bowling in the final session and claimed five wickets for 13 runs off 46 balls.He broke a 167-run fourth wicket stand between Gayle and Nash by trapping the latter lbw. The newest sports bar is located on Knutsford Boulevard at a location, which was previously home to the Godfather nightclub and in recent times the Asylum club. Gayle has played in almost all prestigious T20 cricket match leagues around the world such as IPL, Big Bash, BPL, PSL, CPL, etc. [93], Despite being regarded as a calm, cool cricketer,[89] in 2005, Gayle was involved in the dispute between the West Indies Cricket Board and a number of players over sponsorship issues. Chasing a revised target of 255 in 35 overs via DLS, India looked in a spot of bother, but Indian skipper Virat Kohli's unbeaten 114 cost them the match as India won the series 2–0. [101] On 25 June 2012, Gayle was chosen to be a part of the 2 T20 and five- match one-day squad series starting on 30 June 2012, in the West Indies and Florida. He was charged with conduct contrary to the spirit of cricket during a Test against New Zealand in March 2006, but was subsequently found not guilty.

A three storey mansion in Jamaica worth more than $1 million. (in all formats), First batsman to score a T20I century, in the. In July 2001, Gayle (175), together with Daren Ganga (89) established the record for opening partnerships at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo when they put on 214 together against Zimbabwe. Now you can read the Jamaica Observer ePaper anytime, anywhere.

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