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 as no other player would have played as many times in the quadrennial cricket tournament as the West Indies great. Interestingly, Gayle is in danger of joining a select group of cricketers who have unfortunately finished without a World Cup title even after featuring in 5 editions of the 50-over ODI tournament. Nonetheless, Gayle is confident West Indies will be able to do some damage at the World Cup.

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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 …

Chris Gayle recalls record 175 in IPL for RCB It was like Usain Bolt running 100m, everything stood still
1 year, 11 months ago

Chris Gayle recalls record 175 in IPL for RCB It was like Usain Bolt running 100m, everything stood still

India Today  

Former West Indies batter Chris Gayle recalled his stunning 175 for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League 2013, saying the entire cricket fraternity stopped to watch the carnage in Bengaluru. Gayle likened his knock to Usain Bolt's 100m races, saying it enthralled cricket lovers and that he is glad to be part of IPL history. Gayle and Tilakaratne …

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 …

'I felt I wasn't treated properly, didn't get deserved respect': Gayle breaks silence on why he opted out of IPL 2022
2 years, 8 months ago

'I felt I wasn't treated properly, didn't get deserved respect': Gayle breaks silence on why he opted out of IPL 2022

Hindustan Times  

West Indies star Chris Gayle has dominated the Indian Premier League for many years. The West Indian has represented three franchises in the tournament – Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Kings XI Punjab/Punjab Kings; and arguably his best phase in the league came at the RCB, where Gayle, alongside Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers formed a terrific …

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 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 …

'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 …

Chris Gayle recalled to WI T20I squad for home series against SL
3 years, 10 months ago

Chris Gayle recalled to WI T20I squad for home series against SL

The Hindu  

Veteran batsman Chris Gayle returned to the West Indies squad for the first time in nearly two years for the three-match T20 International series against Sri Lanka, beginning on March 3. Off-spinner Kevin Sinclair earned his maiden West Indies selection and left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein got his first T20I call-up. T20I squad: Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran, Fabian Allen Dwayne Bravo, …

Congratulations to Rahane, India deserve a pat on the back for MCG turnaround: Chris Gayle
4 years ago

Congratulations to Rahane, India deserve a pat on the back for MCG turnaround: Chris Gayle

Hindustan Times  

The 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League presented a series of firsts for many. Chris Gayle of Kings XI Punjab after scoring fifty runs during Indian Premier League cricket match against Kolkata Knight Riders, in Sharjah, UAE. And while that could well have happened, Gayle is eyeing next year’s T20 World Cup in India. Then, I am ahead of …

IPL 2020: Natarajan, Archer, Dhawan Among 10 Standout Performers
4 years, 1 month ago

IPL 2020: Natarajan, Archer, Dhawan Among 10 Standout Performers

The Quint  

For most of the first half of the tournament, Gayle was seen seated on the bench and could only return to the playing XI after an illness. At the time KXIP were rock bottom of the table with just one win and Gayle, who had a few detractors to silence, took charge. He played seven games and helped kick start …

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 …

Chris Gayle pulls out of Caribbean Premier League
4 years, 6 months ago

Chris Gayle pulls out of Caribbean Premier League

The Hindu  

Big-hitting West Indies opener Chris Gayle on Tuesday pulled out of this year’s Caribbean Premier League, a day before the players’ draft for the competition, citing personal reasons. READ: I too was a victim of racism, says Chris Gayle The 40-year-old was signed by St. Lucia Zouks as one of the marquee players outside the draft in the USD 130,000 …

Gayle “stands by his comments” against Sarwan, CPL decides to close matter
4 years, 7 months ago

Gayle “stands by his comments” against Sarwan, CPL decides to close matter

The Hindu  

Kingston Maverick batsman Chris Gayle said he “stands by his comments” against former teammate Ramnaresh Sarwan but conceded that his actions were damaging to West Indies cricket, prompting the Caribbean Premier League organisers to close the controversial issue. The 40-year-old Gayle, who was signed by St. Lucia Zouks for the 2020 season of the CPL, had called Sarwan “worse than …

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 …

Chris Gayle admits 'damaging' Sarwan virus comments
4 years, 7 months ago

Chris Gayle admits 'damaging' Sarwan virus comments

The Hindu  

Flamboyant batsman Chris Gayle said on Friday he “stood by his comments” over feelings of resentment at his exit from the Jamaica Tallawahs team in the Caribbean Premier League. Gayle, 40, was released by Twenty20 franchise the Tallawahs last month and the big-hitting opener held assistant coach Sarwan responsible during a remarkable 15-minute video posted on his YouTube channel. My …

Gayle likely to be penalised for outburst against Sarwan
4 years, 7 months ago

Gayle likely to be penalised for outburst against Sarwan

The Hindu  

Chris Gayle is likely to be penalised for his recent outburst against Ramnaresh Sarwan, said Cricket West Indies chief Ricky Skerritt and hoped that it doesn’t end the maverick big-hitter’s “outstanding career“. READ: Sarwan breaks silence, responds to Gayle's 'snake' allegation “I’m sure there is some kind of discussion taking place at the moment between Chris and the CPL because …

Chris Gayle likely to be penalised for outburst against Ramnaresh Sarwan, says Cricket West Indies chief Ricky Skerritt
4 years, 7 months ago

Chris Gayle likely to be penalised for outburst against Ramnaresh Sarwan, says Cricket West Indies chief Ricky Skerritt

Firstpost  

The 40-year-old Gayle called his former teammate ‘worse than coronavirus’, accusing the Guyanese of plotting his exit from CPL outfit Jamaica Tallawahs Kingston: Chris Gayle is likely to be penalised for his recent outburst against Ramnaresh Sarwan, said Cricket West Indies chief Ricky Skerritt and hoped that it doesn’t end the maverick big-hitter’s “outstanding career”. The 40-year-old Gayle, who was …

Chris Gayle likely to be penalised for outburst against Sarwan, hope it doesn't end his career: CWI chief
4 years, 7 months ago

Chris Gayle likely to be penalised for outburst against Sarwan, hope it doesn't end his career: CWI chief

India TV News  

Chris Gayle is likely to be penalised for his recent outburst against Ramnaresh Sarwan, said Cricket West Indies chief Ricky Skerritt and hoped that it doesn't end the maverick big-hitter's "outstanding career". The 40-year-old Gayle, who was signed by St Lucia Zouks for the 2020 season of the Caribbean Premier League, called his former teammate "worse than coronavirus", accusing the …

Chris Gayle has 'point to prove' after joining St Lucia Zouks
4 years, 8 months ago

Chris Gayle has 'point to prove' after joining St Lucia Zouks

Daily Mail  

Twenty20 record breaker Chris Gayle has signed for St Lucia Zouks for the 2020 Caribbean Premier League. Gayle, aiming to become a triple world champion with West Indies later this year, has dominated T20 cricket over the last two decades: his career return of 22 hundreds is 14 more than his nearest rivals have managed while he has crunched 13296 …

WI's Brathwaite: Was treated like Gayle in India after 2016 World T20 win
4 years, 8 months ago

WI's Brathwaite: Was treated like Gayle in India after 2016 World T20 win

The Hindu  

West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite on Sunday said he was treated like Chris Gayle in India after propelling his team to a dramatic World T20 triumph with four last-over sixes against England in 2016. Needing 19 off six balls, Brathwaite stunned England by smashing Ben Stokes for four maximums. But after the World Cup when I came to play for …

‘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 …

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 …

‘#NuffRespect’: Chris Gayle shares picture with Shah Rukh Khan
5 years, 4 months ago

‘#NuffRespect’: Chris Gayle shares picture with Shah Rukh Khan

Hindustan Times  

West Indies opening batsman Chris Gayle, popularly known as ‘Universe Boss’ on Saturday shared a picture with Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan, who is currently in the Caribbean Islands rooting for Trinbago Knight Riders in the ongoing Caribbean Premier League. Chris Gayle poses for a photo with Shah Rukh Khan. Gayle went on to play a knock of 72 runs in …

India vs West Indies: Fortunate to spend a lot of time with Chris Gayle, says Virat Kohli
5 years, 4 months ago

India vs West Indies: Fortunate to spend a lot of time with Chris Gayle, says Virat Kohli

India TV News  

Indian captain Virat Kohli paid tribute to veteran West Indies batsman Chris Gayle, who appeared to have played his last match in the third ODI here, saying apart from his cricketing exploits he will also be remembered for his fun-loving and friendly nature. He is one of the nicest human beings around, that for me is his biggest quality," Kohli …

Chris Gayle: I didn't announce any retirement
5 years, 4 months ago

Chris Gayle: I didn't announce any retirement

The Hindu  

West Indies’ third ODI against India appeared to be the last international match for Chris Gayle but the ‘Universe Boss’ has suggested after the game that he has not yet retired. “I didn’t announce anything.any retirement,” he said in a short video posted by Cricket West Indies, when asked about his ODI retirement. At the a post-match press conference, West …

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 …

Has Chris Gayle played his final ODI match? Team India's warm gesture on field could suggest so
5 years, 4 months ago

Has Chris Gayle played his final ODI match? Team India's warm gesture on field could suggest so

India TV News  

Donning a special number on his jersey - 301, Chris Gayle could have played his final ODI match today. The India vs West Indies ODI series could be the perfect way for the southpaw to hang up his bat and helmet as the Jamaican recently broke two massive records, as Gayle had become the first West Indies' cricketer to play …

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 …

Chris Gayle named in West Indies ODI squad for India series
5 years, 5 months ago

Chris Gayle named in West Indies ODI squad for India series

The Hindu  

Veteran opener Chris Gayle was on Friday named in the West Indies squad for the three-match ODI series against India, beginning August 8. Left-handed opener John Campbell, fellow batsman Roston Chase and all-rounder Keemo Paul have all been recalled to the 14-member squad for the series which will be contested on August 8 at the Guyana National Stadium, and on …

Chris Gayle named in West Indies ODI squad for India series
5 years, 5 months ago

Chris Gayle named in West Indies ODI squad for India series

India Today  

Veteran opener Chris Gayle was on Friday named in the West Indies squad for the three-match ODI series against India, beginning August 8. Left-handed opener John Campbell, fellow batsman Roston Chase and all-rounder Keemo Paul have all been recalled to the 14-member squad for the series which will be contested on August 8 at the Guyana National Stadium, and on …

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 …

It's will be a sad day for cricket, whole world will miss him: Shai Hope on Chris Gayle's retirement
5 years, 6 months ago

It's will be a sad day for cricket, whole world will miss him: Shai Hope on Chris Gayle's retirement

India TV News  

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. Wicket-keeper batsman Shai Hope said it will be a sad day for world cricket when Gayle finally calls time on his illustrious …

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 …

World Cup 2019: West Indies signs off with win, Gayle contributes with ball in farewell
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019: West Indies signs off with win, Gayle contributes with ball in farewell

The Hindu  

Chris Gayle removed Afghanistan top-scorer Ikram Alikhil with his tame off-breaks as the West Indies secured just its second win of a chastening World Cup campaign on Thursday. Despite the victory, two-time former champion West Indies remain second-bottom of the 10-team table and will slink home with just two wins from nine matches. The West Indies, which smashed 111 runs …

Chris Gayle Helps West Indies beat Afghanistan, End WC With a Win
5 years, 6 months ago

Chris Gayle Helps West Indies beat Afghanistan, End WC With a Win

The Quint  

With his occasional offspin, Gayle took the pivotal wicket of Ikram Ali Khil for 86 that sparked a mini-collapse as Afghanistan stumbled in its pursuit of 312 in a match between the World Cup's two worst teams on Thursday. The Afghans were dismissed for 288 on the last ball of the match, their highest total at a World Cup but …

World Cup 2019: Chris Gayle picks up one wicket, takes a catch, does push-ups in farewell game
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019: Chris Gayle picks up one wicket, takes a catch, does push-ups in farewell game

The Hindu  

The World Cup scripts fresh chapters and equally ushers in the last curtain. As the West Indies and Afghanistan clashed in an inconsequential game at Headingley here on Thursday, all eyes were on Chris Gayle. In his final World Cup game, Gayle couldn’t be suppressed. Curtly Ambrose recently termed Gayle’s bid for an extended farewell as ‘nonsense’ but the maverick, …

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 …

World Cup 2019, India vs West Indies: Bumrah to Gayle, Holder to Kohli and other key battles
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019, India vs West Indies: Bumrah to Gayle, Holder to Kohli and other key battles

The Hindu  

Jason Holder-led West Indies takes on an Indian team led by Virat Kohli needing a win to keep its semifinal hopes alive. Jasprit Bumrah vs Chris Gayle Chris Gayle is a key player for the West Indies and on the eve of the match, revealed the ongoing World Cup won't be his final tournament. West Indies will look up to …

2019 World Cup: Depleted West Indies aim to upset high-flying India in Manchester
5 years, 6 months ago

2019 World Cup: Depleted West Indies aim to upset high-flying India in Manchester

India TV News  

Chris Gayle doesn't mind disappointing his millions of fans in cricket-crazy India if it means the West Indies can continue to be contenders at the World Cup. That would be a turnaround for West Indies, following losses to Bangladesh when posting 321 batting first and then losing by five runs to New Zealand when chasing — Carlos Brathwaite's attempt to …

World Cup 2019, India vs West Indies: How to get Chris Gayle out?
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019, India vs West Indies: How to get Chris Gayle out?

The Hindu  

“No one was down at long-on. Vulnerability against off-spin A statistical deep dive reflects Gayle’s discomfort against short balls and back of a length deliveries; and at times, a regular off-break. READ| Chris Gayle to retire after series against India in August Three years ago in the ICC World T20 final, England had choked his flow, starting with Joe Root …

World Cup 2019: West Indies captain Holder happy with Gayle’s change of plan
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019: West Indies captain Holder happy with Gayle’s change of plan

The Hindu  

West Indies skipper Jason Holder was not aware that Chris Gayle has delayed his retirement plans but is happy to have him around for the India series. Gayle on Thursday announced that he won’t hang up his boots after the World Cup and the following India series will be his last in international cricket. In fact, Holder admitted that he …

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’m Definitely Up There With Greats of West Indies Cricket: Gayle
5 years, 6 months ago

I’m Definitely Up There With Greats of West Indies Cricket: Gayle

The Quint  

He took a trip down the memory lane having started way back in 1999. "I started my career with the likes of Courtney Walsh, Curtly Ambrose, you watch them on TV and you realize they're in the dressing room, it's just a bunch of guys. "But like I said I could not have had a better career as a player …

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Chris Gayle changes mind on retirement, says he wants to extend career to play home series against India
5 years, 6 months ago

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Chris Gayle changes mind on retirement, says he wants to extend career to play home series against India

Firstpost  

Dashing West Indies batsman Chris Gayle will retire from international cricket after the home ODI and Test series against India scheduled in August-September. Manchester: Dashing West Indies batsman Chris Gayle will retire from international cricket after the home ODI and Test series against India scheduled in August-September. West Indies media manager Philip Spooner later confirmed that the assignment against India …

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