World Cup 2019: Chris Gayle playing Test sends wrong message to youngsters, says Curtly Ambrose
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019: Chris Gayle playing Test sends wrong message to youngsters, says Curtly Ambrose

The Hindu  

West Indies pace great Curtly Ambrose is livid with Chris Gayle’s decision to end his international career by playing a Test match, calling it a retrograde step that will send a wrong message to youngsters in the island nations. After a 125-run defeat to India knocked West Indies out of the World Cup, Ambrose, who is in England doing radio commentary, Asked about Gayle going back on his retirement plans and instead playing one last Test against India, Ambrose made no bones about what he thought of the dashing Jamaican’s decision. “Firstly, it’s their lack of application and secondly they are not thinking enough about their cricket,” the 6 feet 8 inch Antiguan didn’t mince words. “They should represent the West Indies and also play for different franchises around the world.” But are the youngsters in the islands interested in wearing the white flannels, and Ambrose answered in affirmative.

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West Indies great slams plans to revamp World Test Championship into two-tier system
3 days, 8 hours ago

West Indies great slams plans to revamp World Test Championship into two-tier system

India Today  

Former West Indies captain Clive Lloyd has strongly criticised the idea of introducing a two-tier Test cricket system, which aims to facilitate more matches amongst the "big three" nations—India, Australia, and England. Lloyd believes such a move would be hugely detrimental to teams like the West Indies and other nations that have worked hard to achieve Test status. The West …

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: West Indies team preview
7 months, 1 week ago

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: West Indies team preview

Al Jazeera  

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Curtly Ambrose — ‘Sachin Tendulkar’s humility was his greatest asset’
1 year, 5 months ago

Curtly Ambrose — ‘Sachin Tendulkar’s humility was his greatest asset’

The Hindu  

West Indies fast bowling great Curtly Ambrose feels slow pitches have contributed a lot to the decline of pacers in the Caribbean. In a chat with Sportstar, Ambrose delves into the state of cricket in the West Indies, how the sport has increasingly become a batter’s game, and why he found Sachin Tendulkar one of the hardest to bowl to. …

India, England, Australia playing bulk of Test matches will eventually kill the game: Chris Gayle
1 year, 6 months ago

India, England, Australia playing bulk of Test matches will eventually kill the game: Chris Gayle

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The big three — India, England, and Australia — playing the bulk of Test cricket will eventually ‘kill the game; and the players of smaller boards like the West Indies must be paid better for international cricket to flourish, feels Chris Gayle. Don’t know about future of ODIs Gayle can’t predict what the future holds for ODIs as …

India, Pakistan players should demand lot of money for World Cup Clash: Chris Gayle
1 year, 6 months ago

India, Pakistan players should demand lot of money for World Cup Clash: Chris Gayle

The Hindu  

The big three - India, England and Australia - playing the bulk of Test cricket will eventually “kill the game” and the players of smaller boards like the West Indies must be paid better for international cricket to flourish, feels Chris Gayle. No Clarity on the future of ODIs Gayle can’t predict what the future holds for ODIs as well …

ICC T20 World Cup: Former West Indies batter Chris Gayle makes bold final prediction
2 years, 3 months ago

ICC T20 World Cup: Former West Indies batter Chris Gayle makes bold final prediction

India Today  

Former West Indies batter Chris Gayle has made his prediction for the finalists of the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia. The two-time T20 World Cup winner feels West Indies could face Australia in the final. The Universe Boss insisted that the West Indies side can prove to be dangerous against any team in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World …

T20 World Cup, 31 days to go: Top moments - Gayle, West Indies thrash Australia to reach final
2 years, 3 months ago

T20 World Cup, 31 days to go: Top moments - Gayle, West Indies thrash Australia to reach final

The Hindu  

The T20 World Cup 2022 begins in Australia in 31 days. October 5 - Gayle, West Indies thrash Australia to reach final If there is one cricketer, whose influence and gestures can turn viral and breed clones, it has to be Chris Gayle. For the record, the West Indies women’s team lost its last-four contest against Australia but when the …

Furious Andre Russell lashes out at Phil Simmons for 'can't beg people to play for West Indies' remark
2 years, 4 months ago

Furious Andre Russell lashes out at Phil Simmons for 'can't beg people to play for West Indies' remark

Hindustan Times  

Seven of West Indies' mainstay players in the white-ball format has been unavailable for selector for the team which stands in a crisis situation with the 2022 T20 World Cup just two months away. Amid the situation, West Indies coach Phil Simmons has made a strong statement on the unavailability of players like Andre Russell and Sunil Narine, saying, 'we …

T20 World Cup: Gayle effectively calls time on West Indies career
3 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup: Gayle effectively calls time on West Indies career

The Hindu  

West Indies superstar Chris Gayle effectively called time on his international career on Saturday when he admitted: “I’d love to play one more World Cup. But I don’t think they will allow me.” The 42-year-old self-styled ‘Universe Boss’ and his West Indies team lost by eight wickets to Australia at the T20 World Cup, a fourth defeat in five games …

T20 World Cup: It's end of a generation for West Indies cricket, admits Pollard
3 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup: It's end of a generation for West Indies cricket, admits Pollard

The Hindu  

Disappointed at crashing out of the T20 World Cup with just one win from five matches, West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard on Saturday admitted that it's the "end of a generation" for the Caribbeans and they need to start from the scratch to build a world-beating side. Veteran opener David Warner produced a feisty unbeaten 89 as Australia recorded a …

T20 World Cup 2021, England vs West Indies HIGHLIGHTS: ENG thrashes WI by six wickets for first Super 12 win
3 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup 2021, England vs West Indies HIGHLIGHTS: ENG thrashes WI by six wickets for first Super 12 win

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar 's coverage of the T20 World Cup 2021 Super 12 match between England and West Indies at the Dubai International Stadium. Evin Lewis c Ali b Woakes 6 Chris Woakes from the opposite end WI 7/0 in 1 over: Moeen loops the ball into Simmons who presents a neat forward push. England : Jason Roy, Jos Buttler, …

2021 T20 World Cup: We back Chris Gayle to do well in the World Cup, says Kieron Pollard
3 years, 2 months ago

2021 T20 World Cup: We back Chris Gayle to do well in the World Cup, says Kieron Pollard

India TV News  

West Indies' big-hitting skipper Kieron Pollard is looking forward to join forces with veteran swashbuckler Chris Gayle and lead the team to glory in the T20 World Cup. Heading into the showpiece, Gayle is just 97 runs short of becoming the highest run scorer in T20 World Cup, and Pollard said that there are no words to describe what the …

T20 World Cup 2021: No words to describe what Chris Gayle has done for us, says Kieron Pollard
3 years, 2 months ago

T20 World Cup 2021: No words to describe what Chris Gayle has done for us, says Kieron Pollard

The Hindu  

The focus on six-hitting has been the foundation of the West Indies’ batting approach in the T20s. Three of the top five six-hitters in T20 cricket are all from the West Indies – Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, and Andre Russell. And Pollard, the West Indies captain for the 2021 T20 World Cup, acknowledged his side’s power-packed batting. We look forward …

Highlights, West Indies vs Australia, 4th T20I in St Lucia, Full Cricket Score: Visitors win by four runs
3 years, 5 months ago

Highlights, West Indies vs Australia, 4th T20I in St Lucia, Full Cricket Score: Visitors win by four runs

Firstpost  

Follow live updates on the fourth T20I between West Indies and Australia at Gros Islet, St Lucia on our live blog here Toggle between the tabs above to switch between quick scorecard, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary Third T20 Report: A Chris Gayle half-century blasted the West Indies to victory over Australia in St Lucia on Monday, clinching the five-match …

Chris Gayle, Andre Russell return to West Indies' provisional squad
3 years, 7 months ago

Chris Gayle, Andre Russell return to West Indies' provisional squad

Hindustan Times  

Star players Andre Russell, Chris Gayle, and Shimron Hetmyer were on Tuesday named in West Indies' provisional 18-man squad for the back-to-back five-match T20 International home series against South Africa, Australia and Pakistan. Sheldon Cottrell, Hetmyer, Russell, Oshane Thomas and Hayden Walsh Jr. return alongside the majority of the squad who featured in the 2-1 T20I series victory against Sri …

Gayle, Russell, Pollard named in West Indies squad for T20I series vs South Africa, Australia and Pakistan
3 years, 7 months ago

Gayle, Russell, Pollard named in West Indies squad for T20I series vs South Africa, Australia and Pakistan

India Today  

With T20 World Cup round the corner, all-rounder Andre Russell is back in the West Indies T20I squad for the first time since March 2020. The Cricket West Indies selection panel on Tuesday named a solid 18-man squad for the three back-to-back five-match T20I series against South Africa, Australia and Pakistan. Sheldon Cottrell, Shimron Hetmyer, Andre Russell, Oshane Thomas and …

West Indies won't see those glory days again: Ambrose
3 years, 7 months ago

West Indies won't see those glory days again: Ambrose

The Hindu  

Pace legend Curly Ambrose believes the current lot of Caribbean youngsters don't understand what cricket means to the West Indies. West Indies had lifted first two World Cup titles in 1975 and 1979 and it took 33 years for the team to claim another ICC title when Darren Sammy guided them to the 2012 T20 World Cup crown and repeated …

Gayle targets T20 World Cup defence with West Indies
3 years, 10 months ago

Gayle targets T20 World Cup defence with West Indies

The Hindu  

Opening batsman Chris Gayle has set his sights on a third Twenty20 World Cup with West Indies as he prepares to return to international cricket after an absence of two years ahead of their T20 series against Sri Lanka starting on Wednesday. Former captain Gayle last played for West Indies in a one-day international against India in 2019 in what …

ICC faces serious challenge in finding balance between T20 leagues and international cricket: Andy Flower
4 years, 3 months ago

ICC faces serious challenge in finding balance between T20 leagues and international cricket: Andy Flower

India TV News  

The ICC faces a serious challenge in striking a financially viable balance between the thriving T20 leagues and international cricket over the next decade, says renowned coach Andy Flower. Speaking from Dubai, Flower, who is making his IPL debut as Kings XI Punjab this season, said the recent series in England showed interest in Test cricket remains but the format …

Did not want to damage CPL's reputation, says Chris Gayle on comments against Ramnaresh Sarwan as organisers decide to end issue
4 years, 7 months ago

Did not want to damage CPL's reputation, says Chris Gayle on comments against Ramnaresh Sarwan as organisers decide to end issue

Firstpost  

The 40-year-old Gayle, who was signed by St Lucia Zouks for the 2020 season of the CPL, had called Sarwan “worse than coronavirus” in a video post, accusing the Guyanese of plotting his exit from CPL outfit Jamaica Tallawahs. Kingston: Maverick batsman Chris Gayle has said he “stands by his comments” against former teammate Ramnaresh Sarwan but conceded that his …

‘He is now our Chris Gayle, he is our Brian Lara’: Dwayne Bravo on West Indies superstar Andre Russell
4 years, 9 months ago

‘He is now our Chris Gayle, he is our Brian Lara’: Dwayne Bravo on West Indies superstar Andre Russell

Hindustan Times  

Andre Russell is perhaps the most valuable player in T20 cricket and his West Indies colleague Dwayne Bravo has compared him to Chris Gayle and Brian Lara owing to the match-winning qualities he brings to the table. “He’s the best in the world,” Bravo, who was part of the West Indies side, said in praise of Russell in a chat …

Roddy Estwick: WI batsmen need to learn from Virat Kohli
5 years ago

Roddy Estwick: WI batsmen need to learn from Virat Kohli

The Hindu  

There is flamboyance in their batting style. ‘Exciting times’ Building an innings is currently the biggest challenge the West Indies batsmen are facing and assistant coach Roddy Estwick admits it is an area of concern. Our batsmen got to benchmark a player like Virat Kohli,” Estwick said on the sidelines of the team’s practice session on Friday. T20I series review …

India vs West Indies: Chris Gayle takes a 'break', says will skip ODIs against Men in Blue and Big Bash League
5 years, 1 month ago

India vs West Indies: Chris Gayle takes a 'break', says will skip ODIs against Men in Blue and Big Bash League

Firstpost  

Chris Gayle said: “West Indies called me to play ODIs, but I am not going to play. They want me to play with the youngsters, but for this year I am going to take a break.” West Indies great Chris Gayle has said no to playing the three ODIs in India next month and rather wants to focus on his …

Chris Gayle takes 'break', says no to India ODIs
5 years, 1 month ago

Chris Gayle takes 'break', says no to India ODIs

The Hindu  

Chris Gayle has said no to playing the three ODIs in India next month and rather wants to focus on his plans for 2020. “West Indies called me to play ODIs, but I am not going to play,” Gayle was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo following his team Jozi Stars’ defeat in the MSL in South Africa. “They want me …

Too many T20 leagues have left players, fans 'confused' with 'too much cricket,' says Adam Gilchrist
5 years, 2 months ago

Too many T20 leagues have left players, fans 'confused' with 'too much cricket,' says Adam Gilchrist

Firstpost  

Gilchrist also said that the numerous T20 franchise leagues provide youngsters with a good platform to showcase their potential while playing with seasoned professionals New Delhi: Former Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist believes that the recent bombardment of T20 leagues has left players as well as fans confused. “It’s probably gotten very confusing for cricketers and fans because maybe too much …

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Small margins of error cost West Indies, says Chris Gayle
5 years, 5 months ago

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Small margins of error cost West Indies, says Chris Gayle

The Hindu  

Chris Gayle has turned out in maroon colours for the West Indies in five World Cups, starting from 2003 in South Africa. Talking to Sportstar, Gayle who is the brand ambassador for adda52.com, an online poker gaming site, said that the West Indies as a team believed it had the wherewithal to qualify for the semi-finals, but was left disappointed …

World Cup 2019: The whole world is going to miss Chris Gayle, says Hope
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019: The whole world is going to miss Chris Gayle, says Hope

The Hindu  

West Indies cricketers paid glowing tributes to retiring Chris Gayle after he drew curtains on his World Cup career, saying world cricket will badly miss the big-hitting opener’s aura when he hangs up his bat later this year. It’s going to be a sad day for cricket,” Hope told reporters after West Indies beat Afghanistan by 23 runs in their …

World Cup 2019: Disappointed to end without making it to final four, says Gayle
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019: Disappointed to end without making it to final four, says Gayle

The Hindu  

Having “definitely” played in his last World Cup, big-hitting opener Chris Gayle, on Thursday, regretted not being able to make the semifinals, but said he will be around to help West Indies cricket. “It’s been a privilege and honour to represent West Indies in five World Cups, disappointed to end without making it to the final four. READ: World Cup …

It is great: West Indies captain Jason Holder on Chris Gayle's retirement backflip
5 years, 6 months ago

It is great: West Indies captain Jason Holder on Chris Gayle's retirement backflip

India Today  

It was like West Indies skipper Jason Holder was discovering a surprise gift, hearing the news Chris Gayle planned to play on after the World Cup. Holder's eyes lit up, and he smiled broadly when the subject turned from the must-win World Cup game against India to the prospect of 39-year-old Gayle sticking around to play a series of one-day …

I am definitely up there with greats of West Indies cricket: Chris Gayle
5 years, 6 months ago

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

India Today  

Chris Gayle's swagger is unmatched and the 'Universe Boss' shows no modesty or pretension when asked where he sees himself among the pantheons of greats in West Indies cricket. 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. "But like I said …

India vs West Indies World Cup 2019: Chris Gayle to retire after Test series against India in August
5 years, 6 months ago

India vs West Indies World Cup 2019: Chris Gayle to retire after Test series against India in August

The Hindu  

The ‘Universe Boss’ isn’t finished yet. Chris Gayle, who had earlier hinted at retiring from international cricket once the World Cup concludes, sprang a surprise, both for the media and his skipper Jason Holder at Old Trafford here on Wednesday. The 39-year-old West Indian came for an impromptu press conference and as tongues wagged about a probable retirement announcement, the …

World Cup 2019: West Indies must emulate Gayle, show up and show off, says Brathwaite
5 years, 7 months ago

World Cup 2019: West Indies must emulate Gayle, show up and show off, says Brathwaite

The Hindu  

Carlos Brathwaite feels his West Indies teammates must emulate Chris Gayle, “show up and show off” like the ‘Universe Boss’ if they are to win the ICC World Cup. Ranked eighth in the world heading into the showpiece event, Jason Holder’s promising side sent out a statement of intent in beating 2015 finalist New Zealand by 91 runs in its …

2019 World Cup | West Indies must emulate Chris Gayle, show up and show off: Carlos Brathwaite
5 years, 7 months ago

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

India TV News  

Carlos Brathwaite feels his West Indies teammates must emulate Chris Gayle, "show up and show off" like the 'Universe Boss' if they are to win the ICC World Cup. Ranked eighth in the world heading into the showpiece event, Jason Holder's promising side sent out a statement of intent in beating 2015 finalists New Zealand by 91 runs in their …

Chris Gayle set to be peerless at World Cup 2019 but in danger of unwanted record
5 years, 7 months ago

Chris Gayle set to be peerless at World Cup 2019 but in danger of unwanted record

India Today  

Chris Gayle will be bringing the curtains down on his celebrated international career at the 2019 World Cup. Gayle will be part of the West Indies leadership group as well as the aggressive opening batsman was named the deputy to Jason Holder for the World Cup, starting May 30 in England and Wales. Chris Gayle will be peerless at the …

World Cup 2019: West Indies names Chris Gayle vice-captain for tournament
5 years, 8 months ago

World Cup 2019: West Indies names Chris Gayle vice-captain for tournament

India TV News  

Chris Gayle has been named the vice-captain of the West Indies team for the upcoming World Cup in England and Wales. The explosive West Indian opener will don the Windies colours for the final time during the World Cup, as Gayle has publicly announced his decision to retire from the international format after the multi-team tournament. "It is always an …

Chris Gayle named vice-captain for World Cup
5 years, 8 months ago

Chris Gayle named vice-captain for World Cup

The Hindu  

Chris Gayle has been named the vice-captain of West Indies for the upcoming World Cup, starting in England and Wales from May 30. Gayle, a former captain who last led West Indies in ODIs in June 2010, will be the deputy to Jason Holder in what is set to be his final ODI tournament. “This will probably be the biggest …

Chris Gayle, West Indies batsman, World Cup 2019 Player Full Profile: Gayle would look to bow out with the trophy
5 years, 8 months ago

Chris Gayle, West Indies batsman, World Cup 2019 Player Full Profile: Gayle would look to bow out with the trophy

Firstpost  

There’s no better way for Chris Gayle to retire from ODI cricket than with the trophy that has eluded his team since 1979. So good he has been of late that he even once mentioned rescinding his decision to retire from ODI cricket after the World Cup campaign. And if he does retire from ODI cricket after the World Cup, …

West Indies' T20 freelancers set the tone for World Cup 2019
5 years, 8 months ago

West Indies' T20 freelancers set the tone for World Cup 2019

The Hindu  

Free spirits to some, mercenaries to some others -- the T20 swashbucklers from the West Indies are expectedly lighting up the IPL and for the first time in decades, igniting hopes of an international revival with the World Cup being their stage. The 39-year-old Chris Gayle has already confirmed his participation after Cricket West Indies moved away from the controversial …

Russell out of T20s, Holder captains Windies v England
5 years, 10 months ago

Russell out of T20s, Holder captains Windies v England

The Hindu  

West Indies has been dealt a blow ahead of the Cricket World Cup with Andre Russell not fit enough to feature in the Twenty20 international series against England. The Windies has named a 13-man group for the three matches, the first of which takes place on Tuesday, with Jason Holder selected as captain ahead of regular T20 skipper Carlos Brathwaite. …

West Indies vs England: Write Chris Gayle and Windies off at your own peril after carnage in 4th ODI
5 years, 10 months ago

West Indies vs England: Write Chris Gayle and Windies off at your own peril after carnage in 4th ODI

Firstpost  

England are the highest-ranked ODI side in the world. He was still capable of standing up and smashing a few sixes — he’ll probably be able to do that when he’s a hundred years old — but the dominant Chris Gayle, the Chris Gayle West Indian fans loved and opponents feared, was gone, I thought… forever. Batting second and chasing …

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