'Universe boss' Chris Gayle launches new West Indian cricket 10 over a side tournament 6ixty
2 years, 6 months ago

'Universe boss' Chris Gayle launches new West Indian cricket 10 over a side tournament 6ixty

Daily Mail  

60 balls, a 'mystery free hit' and just six wickets each side - the new West Indian cricket tournament 6ixty is full of gimmicks - and of course Chris 'The Universe Boss' Gayle is right in the thick of it. West Indian cricket great Chris Gayle is the ambassador for the new 6ixty tournament The new West Indian cricket tournament 6ixty will be played in August It'll all be about the speed. 6ixty will be played just prior to the West Indies premier T20 tournament, the Caribbean Premier League, and will be the first ever 10-over tournament for a full member ICC country. Chris Gayle is one of the West Indians greatest ever limited overs players Cricket fans flocked to the tournament's official Twitter announcement to disagree with Gayle's excitement.

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USA's Aaron James lights up T20 WC opener, falls 1 short of Chris Gayle's sixes record
7 months, 1 week ago

USA's Aaron James lights up T20 WC opener, falls 1 short of Chris Gayle's sixes record

India Today  

USA batter Aaron Jones set the opening game of the T20 World Cup 2024 against Canada on fire as he registered the second-most number of sixes in a single innings in the tournament’s history. T20 World Cup: Full Coverage | Complete Schedule The West Indies legend also occupies the top spot on the list having smashed 11 sixes against England …

Kohli and Rohit know the formula to earn one final hurrah
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Kohli and Rohit know the formula to earn one final hurrah

The Hindu  

The T20 format evolves so rapidly that it is possible a batter’s experience might actually work against him. In the debate over whether to choose both stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for the World T20 in June, this is the philosophical conundrum India’s selectors grapple with. A coach in the old days would say: “If you have only one …

IND vs AFG, World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma breaks Chris Gayle's all-time record for most international sixes
1 year, 2 months ago

IND vs AFG, World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma breaks Chris Gayle's all-time record for most international sixes

India TV News  

Rohit Sharma entered the record books as he broke Chris Gayle's record for the most international sixes during India's ICC World Cup 2023 clash against Afghanistan on Wednesday, October 11. The Indian skipper needed only three sixes to surpass Gayle's tally of 553 international sixes. Rohit started aggressively to put India ahead in the game at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium …

Rohit Sharma breaks Chris Gayle’s record for most sixes in international cricket with 554th maximum
1 year, 2 months ago

Rohit Sharma breaks Chris Gayle’s record for most sixes in international cricket with 554th maximum

The Hindu  

India batter Rohit Sharma broke the record for the most international sixes across formats, eclipsing Chris Gayle’s tally during the ICC World Cup 2023 match against Afghanistan in Delhi on Wednesday. West Indies powerhouse Chris Gayle had amassed a haul of 553 sixes, which Rohit surpassed in just 473 innings. FOLLOW | IND vs AFG LIVE SCORE Rohit is the …

Most sixes in international cricket: Rohit Sharma hits 556 sixes, goes past Gayle’s record
1 year, 3 months ago

Most sixes in international cricket: Rohit Sharma hits 556 sixes, goes past Gayle’s record

The Hindu  

International cricket has witnessed several devastating batters dominate the game around their six-hitting abilities. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma went past West Indies powerhouse Chris Gayle to lead the charts across formats in international cricket with a staggering haul of 554 sixes. Rohit has 297 sixes in ODIs, 77 in Tests and 182 in T20Is to sit at the a total …

Virat Kohli gives blockbuster 2016 reminder, shatters Gayle's glorious IPL record with second-successive century
1 year, 7 months ago

Virat Kohli gives blockbuster 2016 reminder, shatters Gayle's glorious IPL record with second-successive century

Hindustan Times  

Royal Challengers Bangalore's star batter Virat Kohli broke former teammate Chris Gayle's long-standing Indian Premier League record, smashing his seventh century in the league on Sunday night. Kohli played a crucial knock in RCB's must-win game against Gujarat Titans in Bengaluru, reaching his three-figure mark in 60 balls; this was Kohli's second-successive ton in the season. Virat Kohli Chris Gayle …

Chris Gayle arrives in India to represent Gujarat Giants in Legends League Cricket
2 years, 3 months ago

Chris Gayle arrives in India to represent Gujarat Giants in Legends League Cricket

India Today  

West Indies great Chris Gayle has arrived in India and will be available for Gujarat Giants' Legends League Cricket match at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. Gayle is currently the all-time highest scorer in the history of T20 cricket, having scored 14562 runs from 463 matches at an average of 36.22 and a strike rate of 144.75 with 22 centuries …

Most sixes in T20Is: Rohit Sharma leads list; Kohli, Finch, Guptill in top 10
2 years, 3 months ago

Most sixes in T20Is: Rohit Sharma leads list; Kohli, Finch, Guptill in top 10

The Hindu  

Rohit Sharma on Friday became the leading six-hitter in T20 Internationals as he surpassed New Zealand’s Martin Guptill to claim the top spot during India’s second match against Australia in Nagpur. West Indies legend Chris Gayle, however, leads the all-time list in Twenty20 cricket with 1056 maximums to his name. He also 124 sixes in T20Is from just 79 matches …

West Indies, CPL launch THE 6IXTY tournament: All you need to know about cricket's new format
2 years, 6 months ago

West Indies, CPL launch THE 6IXTY tournament: All you need to know about cricket's new format

India Today  

The world of cricket is no longer averse to innovations. The inaugural edition of England's The Hundred was received well and West Indies, who are seen as the flagbearers of T20 cricket, have come up with a new format, The 6IXTY. The 10-overs-per-side contest that will have only six wickets per innings is a joint venture of the Cricket West …

Caribbean Premier League to launch new 60-ball tournament 'The 6ixty' in August
2 years, 6 months ago

Caribbean Premier League to launch new 60-ball tournament 'The 6ixty' in August

The Hindu  

The Caribbean Premier League will launch 'The 6ixty' - a T10 tournament from August 24 to 28 in St Kitts. The tournament will be held immediately before the CPL season, and will feature matches between all six men's franchises and three women's teams. READ | Ricky Skerritt, Cricket West Indies president, said: "The 6ixty has come about because of a …

IPL 2022: David Warner goes past Chris Gayle to register most fifties in T20s, completes 400 sixes
2 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2022: David Warner goes past Chris Gayle to register most fifties in T20s, completes 400 sixes

Firstpost  

Warner now has 89 fifties while Chris Gayle has 88. On Thursday night he registered another milestone as he went past Chris Gayle to hit most fifties in T20 Cricket. Warner scored 92 not out off 58 balls against his former franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad as he along with Rovman Powell helped DC post 207/3 at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. …

IPL 2021, RR vs MI: Rohit Sharma becomes first Indian batsman to smash 400 sixes in T20 cricket
3 years, 3 months ago

IPL 2021, RR vs MI: Rohit Sharma becomes first Indian batsman to smash 400 sixes in T20 cricket

India TV News  

Mumbai Indians batsman Rohit Sharma on Tuesday became the first Indian batsman to smash 400 sixes in T20 cricket. He achieved the feat during the Indian Premier League 2021 match against Rajasthan Royals at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Rohit smashed two sixes in the innings - got under the slower and fuller delivery from Mustafizur Rahman in the first over …

IPL 2021, CSK vs MI: Rohit Sharma Just 3 Sixes Away From Becoming 1st Indian Batsman To Hit 400 Sixes In T20 Cricket
3 years, 3 months ago

IPL 2021, CSK vs MI: Rohit Sharma Just 3 Sixes Away From Becoming 1st Indian Batsman To Hit 400 Sixes In T20 Cricket

ABP News  

New Delhi: Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma is nearing a big milestone in the first match of Indian Premier League 2021 Phase 2. If Rohit Sharma manages to hit three sixes against Chennai Super Kings in today's match, he'll become the first Indian batsman to hit 400 sixes in T20 cricket for India. So far in T20 cricket, Rohit Sharma …

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's 67 helps West Indies secure T20I series against Australia
3 years, 5 months ago

Chris Gayle's 67 helps West Indies secure T20I series against Australia

India TV News  

Chris Gayle belted 67 from 38 balls to guide the West Indies to a six-wicket, series-clinching win over Australia in Monday's Twenty20 cricket international. “To be able to get some runs today was very pleasing.” Gayle said his main focus was on the T20 World Cup starting in October in the United Arab Emirates, when he'll be 42. The West …

RR vs PBKS: Chris Gayle becomes first batsman to record 350 sixes in IPL history
3 years, 8 months ago

RR vs PBKS: Chris Gayle becomes first batsman to record 350 sixes in IPL history

India TV News  

Chris Gayle on Monday became the first batsman in the history of the Indian Premier League to achieve a massive feat, during the fourth game of the 14th season, against Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Gayle became the first batsman in IPL to hit 350 sixes, achieving the tally with a massive six over deep square leg …

'He's always on the yacht partying, and then plays the way he does': Rahul looking forward to Gayle 'hitting some sixes'
3 years, 9 months ago

'He's always on the yacht partying, and then plays the way he does': Rahul looking forward to Gayle 'hitting some sixes'

Hindustan Times  

Last year, Chris Gayle featured in the final seven matches of the season for Punjab Kings. Once he did, Gayle pummeled 288 runs from seven matches, leaving many wondering if it was right on the management's part to omit the big-hitting West Indies from the first half of the tournament. This time around though, that is expected to change as …

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 …

T10 League: Chris Gayle smashes 22-ball 84*, scores joint-fastest fifty - WATCH
3 years, 11 months ago

T10 League: Chris Gayle smashes 22-ball 84*, scores joint-fastest fifty - WATCH

Hindustan Times  

Universe Boss – Chris Gayle played swashbuckling innings on Wednesday in the ongoing Abu Dhabi T10 tournament. Chris Gayle batting against Maratha Arabians during a T10 League match in Abu Dhabi Gayle hit nine sixes and six boundaries during his rollicking knock at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium. Shoaib Malik later hit two consecutive boundaries off the fourth and fifth …

WATCH: Chris Gayle scores joint-fastest T10 half-century en route to rampaging 22-ball 84
3 years, 11 months ago

WATCH: Chris Gayle scores joint-fastest T10 half-century en route to rampaging 22-ball 84

India TV News  

West Indies legend Chris Gayle on Wednesday equalled the record for the fastest half-century in T10 cricket en route to a blitzkrieg knock at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi during the T10 Super League match between Maratha Arabians and Team Abu Dhabi. Gayle, who headed into the match with a tally of 20 runs in 21 balls across …

Chris Gayle bats for T10 cricket in Olympics
4 years ago

Chris Gayle bats for T10 cricket in Olympics

The Hindu  

West Indies opener Chris Gayle wants cricket's latest and shortest format, T10, to be included in the Olympic Games roster. Gayle, who will be representing Team Abu Dhabi in the upcoming season of Abu Dhabi T10 League, sees T10 as a format which can propel cricket entry into the world's biggest sporting extravaganza. "At the moment, I'm actually getting some …

Royals Sail Past Gayle-Storm: 5 Top Performances From The Match
4 years, 2 months ago

Royals Sail Past Gayle-Storm: 5 Top Performances From The Match

The Quint  

With Mohammed Shami leading the bowling, it was going to be a tough task but that’s Ben Stokes territory. A 26-ball-50 at the top with enough and more support in the form of Sanju Samson, Steve Smith and Jos Buttler helped round off a good day at work. The Royals, who broke the record for the highest run chase in …

IPL 2020: Chris Gayle smashes unprecedented 1000 T20 6s before getting out at 99
4 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2020: Chris Gayle smashes unprecedented 1000 T20 6s before getting out at 99

India TV News  

Cricket has often been a cruel game when it has disallowed a deserving side or an individual a much-earned success. And the Chris Gayle was on receiving end of that when he got out at 99 after smashing his 1000th T20 six in Abu Dhabi in a crucial encounter against Rajasthan Royals. The 41-year-old Jamaican shot his eighth six of …

IPL 2020 | Chris Gayle is probably the greatest T20 player: Mandeep Singh
4 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2020 | Chris Gayle is probably the greatest T20 player: Mandeep Singh

India TV News  

Kings XI Punjab opener Mandeep Singh, who is grieving the loss of his father, was in awe of Chris Gayle's power-hitting against Kolkata Knight Riders, and described the Jamaican as the "greatest T20 player" of the game. I've never seen him struggle, and he's probably the greatest T20 player ever," Mandeep said after the eight-wicket win over KKR here. "I …

IPL 2020: Chris Gayle Becomes Only Second Batsman After Kieron Pollard To Complete 400 T20 Innings As Batsman
4 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2020: Chris Gayle Becomes Only Second Batsman After Kieron Pollard To Complete 400 T20 Innings As Batsman

ABP News  

While Punjab kept their play-off hopes intact with another clinical performance at the fag end of the tournament, their veteran Windies batsman Chris Gayle attained yet another personal milestone in his T20 career. When Gayle walked out to bat at No.3 for KXIP against DC in IPL 2020 encounter played on Saturday, it happened to be his 400th T20 innings. …

IPL 2020: Chris Gayle completes 400 T20 innings as a batsman, joins Kieron Pollard in rare milestone
4 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2020: Chris Gayle completes 400 T20 innings as a batsman, joins Kieron Pollard in rare milestone

India Today  

As Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and opted to bowl first in Dubai, Chris Gayle came out to bat for Kings XI Punjab after Mandeep Singh was dismissed in the 5th over. Meanwhile, ‘ Universe Boss’ Chris Gayle, in fact, came out to bat in his 400th T20 innings - a milestone that only Kieron Pollard has completed before this. …

IPL 2020: KL Rahul, Gayle boss Virat Kohli's RCB as KXIP cruise to comprehensive victory
4 years, 2 months ago

IPL 2020: KL Rahul, Gayle boss Virat Kohli's RCB as KXIP cruise to comprehensive victory

India TV News  

Kings XI Punjab have started their revival of the season while sticking to their strengths in a 8–wicket win over against Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bangalore with a ball to spare in Sharjah on Thursday. While Gayle turned out to be team’s lucky charm with his classic ‘Universal Boss’ knock; hitting his fifty in just 36 balls, KL Rahul plays …

KXIP vs RCB LIVE: Gayle in action for the first time in IPL 2020
4 years, 2 months ago

KXIP vs RCB LIVE: Gayle in action for the first time in IPL 2020

The Hindu  

Kings XI Punjab on Thursday named Chris Gayle in its playing XI, making this the West Indies star's first appearance in a Twenty20 game since the second qualifier of the Bangladesh Premier League in January 2020. FOLLOW LIVE | Opening the innings for Chattogram Challengers, Gayle slammed 60 off just 24 balls, including six fours and five sixes, to put …

Highlights, IPL 2020: KL Rahul, Chris Gayle power KXIP to 8-wicket win over RCB
4 years, 2 months ago

Highlights, IPL 2020: KL Rahul, Chris Gayle power KXIP to 8-wicket win over RCB

India TV News  

RCB vs KXIP, IPL 2020: Hello and welcome to our coverage of RCB vs KXIP live IPL match from Sharjah. KXIP beat RCB by 8 wickets 23.01 IST: Chahal to Pooran, SIX! Another boundary as Mayank drives this one over covers in the gap for a boundary 21.36 IST: Chahal to Mayank, SIX! Chris Morris to start the proceedings with …

Happy Birthday Chris Gayle! 5 IPL records the 'Universe Boss' holds
4 years, 3 months ago

Happy Birthday Chris Gayle! 5 IPL records the 'Universe Boss' holds

India TV News  

Popularly known in cricket world as the 'Universe Boss', explosive West Indies batsman Chris Gayle has turned 41 on Monday. As Gayle turns 41, let's take a look at five of his IPL records: Highest individual score in IPL history: Chris Gayle holds the record for the highest individual score in the history of the Indian Premier League. Most centuries …

India vs West Indies: Rohit Sharma one six away from joining Chris Gayle, Shahid Afridi in elite list
5 years, 1 month ago

India vs West Indies: Rohit Sharma one six away from joining Chris Gayle, Shahid Afridi in elite list

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma already has a number of major milestones under his belt and he will be on the verge of adding another record to his already illustrious career when he steps out on the field in the 1st T20I against West Indies on Friday.The 32-year-old needs just one six to join elite 400-sixes club in international cricket. So far, the …

Chattogram Challengers say Chris Gayle will feature in second half of Bangladesh Premier League
5 years, 1 month ago

Chattogram Challengers say Chris Gayle will feature in second half of Bangladesh Premier League

Firstpost  

West Indies star cricketer Chris Gayle is likely to play in the tournament after 4 January in the three league phase games. Bangladesh Premier League franchise Chattogram Challengers have announced that West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle will participate in the upcoming tournament. “Chris Gayle has a hamstring niggle,” ESPNcricinfo quoted Chattogram’s managing director KM Rifatuzzaman, as saying. The left-handed batsman …

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 …

Chris Gayle provides fireworks in apparent West Indies ODI farewell
5 years, 4 months ago

Chris Gayle provides fireworks in apparent West Indies ODI farewell

The Hindu  

Chris Gayle scored a typically brutal half-century in what looked set to be his final ODI appearance for West Indies. Three days after he overtook Brian Lara to become West Indies' record run-scorer in the format, Gayle flayed India's bowlers for a 41-ball 72 in Port of Spain. He chose to play on after West Indies' disappointing Cricket World Cup …

No Chris Gayle for West Indies in Test series vs India
5 years, 5 months ago

No Chris Gayle for West Indies in Test series vs India

India Today  

Chris Gayle, who had said he would retire from international cricket after the home Test series against India, has not been selected in the West Indies squad for the two match Test series that starts from August 22 in Antigua. West Indies star batsman Gayle had earlier stated that he would retire from international cricket after the World Cup 2019 …

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 …

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Chris Gayle relishing taking on England seamers, says West Indies coach Corey Collymore
5 years, 6 months ago

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Chris Gayle relishing taking on England seamers, says West Indies coach Corey Collymore

Firstpost  

West Indies and England reconvene at the Hampshire Bowl on Friday, when Chris Gayle can expect to face a barrage from Barbados-born Jofra Archer and Mark Wood. London: Chris Gayle will “relish” the chance to take on England quicks Mark Wood and Jofra Archer, according to West Indies coach Corey Collymore. I have known him since he was 16 and …

World Cup 2019: Australia set focus on West Indies star man Chris Gayle
5 years, 7 months ago

World Cup 2019: Australia set focus on West Indies star man Chris Gayle

The Hindu  

Aaron Finch vowed Australia will "take the contest" to Chris Gayle and looks to unsettle the destructive West Indies opener in Thursday's Cricket World Cup 2019 clash. The Trent Bridge tussle could suit Gayle, with a short boundary sure to be attacked by the 39-year-old whose career lacks one notable statistic: an ODI century against Australia. And if Gayle finds …

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 …

Cricket World Cup 2019: Chris Gayle reveals fitness secret, keen to end career with Cup win
5 years, 7 months ago

Cricket World Cup 2019: Chris Gayle reveals fitness secret, keen to end career with Cup win

The Hindu  

Chris Gayle, who heads into his fifth and final World Cup, has devised his own method of staying fit at 39, a routine that has kept the ‘Universe Boss’ away from the gym for the last two months. READ| Nicholas Pooran: From a career-threatening accident to World Cup squad “It is a funny game you know. “I know nothing lasts …

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 …

Evin Lewis, West Indies batsman, World Cup 2019 Player Full Profile: Opener would look to make an impact on his comeback in England
5 years, 8 months ago

Evin Lewis, West Indies batsman, World Cup 2019 Player Full Profile: Opener would look to make an impact on his comeback in England

Firstpost  

Like his idol Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis hits the ball far and often. “I hit a lot of sixes, big sixes like him,” he said when asked why he picked Gayle as his mentor. He scored a century in his second T20 game, the first of two the West Indies played against India in late August 2016 at the Central …

'Universe Boss' for a reason! Chris Gayle becomes the first to smash 300 IPL sixes
5 years, 9 months ago

'Universe Boss' for a reason! Chris Gayle becomes the first to smash 300 IPL sixes

India TV News  

There is no stopping a 'Gaylestorm' once it gets going and Chris Gayle has now become the only player to smash 300 IPL sixes and that to leading the charts by a massive margin. The 'Universe Boss' struck his 300th six in Match 9 of the Indian Premier League clash between Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians in Mohali. It …

IPL 2019 RR vs KXIP: Chris Gayle becomes fastest batsman to score 4000 runs and second overseas batsman after David Warner
5 years, 9 months ago

IPL 2019 RR vs KXIP: Chris Gayle becomes fastest batsman to score 4000 runs and second overseas batsman after David Warner

The Hindu  

Kings XI Punjab batsman Chris Gayle on Monday became the fastest batsman to score 4,000 runs in the Indian Premier League, reaching the landmark with a single against the Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur. Gayle had struck 13 fours and 17 sixes en route to the fastest ever Twenty20 century off only 30 balls – 154 out of his 175 runs …

Gayle rethinking retirement after record-breaking series
5 years, 10 months ago

Gayle rethinking retirement after record-breaking series

The Hindu  

Chris Gayle said he is reconsidering his decision to retire after this year's World Cup after the West Indies' opener's record-breaking feats in the ongoing one-day series against England. Gayle, who also became only the second West Indian to pass 10,000 ODI runs in Grenada, will play in his fifth World Cup in England and Wales, which starts on May …

Chris Gayle hints at retirement u-turn after 25th hundred and breaching 10,000 run mark in ODIs
5 years, 10 months ago

Chris Gayle hints at retirement u-turn after 25th hundred and breaching 10,000 run mark in ODIs

India TV News  

Swashbuckling left-handed batsman Chris Gayle enjoyed run-soaked innings against England in the fourth ODI of the five-match series that he confessed he might rethink the decision to retire from the format at the end of the World Cup. Ten days after Gayle announced his intention to retire after the World Cup, the West Indies cricketer smashed 162 off 97 balls …

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