4 years, 9 months ago

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

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 with Trinidad-based radio station I955 FM on Friday. He is the superstar.” Dwayne Bravo of the West Indies Bravo also mentioned that the team management acknowledged the fact that there was a lot of work which needed to put in to make the side a formidable force to reckon with at the upcoming T20 World Cup. “We have produced some of the best players in the world and when we are together in the same team, we have to stamp our authority, and to get the cricketing world to respect West Indies cricket again and especially West Indies’ T20 team.

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

West Indies vs New Zealand: Andre Russell enters elite 500-club to join legendary names

India TV News

Andre Russell joined numerous legendary names of T20 cricket on Thursday after he was included in West Indies' playing XI for the 26th match of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup against New Zealand. The star West Indian allrounder has joined Kieron Pollard, Shoaib Malik, Sunil Narine and Dwayne Bravo in the illustrious list. Players with the most T20 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

3 years, 7 months ago

Andre Russell, Chris Gayle named in West Indies' provisional squad for back-to-back home T20 series

Firstpost

The provisional squad will quarantine and train in St. Lucia ahead of the first T20I series against South Africa starting on 26 June at the Grenada National Cricket Stadium. St John’s : 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

4 years ago

Chris Gayle, Shahid Afridi, Dwayne Bravo to feature in Abu Dhabi T10 league

India TV News

Some of the world's most renowned cricketers like Chris Gayle, Shahid Afridi and Dwayne Bravo will be seen in action in the fourth edition of Abu Dhabi T10 tournament, to be played from January 28 to February 6. "I look forward to coming back to the Abu Dhabi T10 and playing in one of the most stunning stadiums in the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

5 years, 5 months ago

Chris Gayle named in West Indies ODI squad for India series

India Today

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

5 years, 8 months ago

Chris Gayle, Andre Russell left out from West Indies ODI squad for Ireland tri-series

India TV News

West Indies selectors named a 14-member squad for a tri-series in Ireland without their premier stars, currently plying their trade in the Indian Premier League. The likes of Andre Russell, Chris Gayle Shimron Hetmyer and Alzarri Joseph will not be playing in the May 5-17 tournament where the two other teams are hosts Ireland and Bangladesh. While terming the tournament …

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 …

5 years, 9 months ago

Chris Gayle's body and energy don't suggest he's nearing 40: KL Rahul

India Today

India and Kings XI Punjab opener KL Rahul has heaped praise on his senior teammate, Chris Gayle saying it's so important to have someone of the West Indies big-hitter's experience in the team. Chris Gayle nearly went unsold in the IPL 2018 auctions but Kings XI Punjab bought him at the final round, much to the delight of cricket fans …

5 years, 9 months ago

IPL 2019: Andre Russell is right up there with Chris Gayle when it comes to power-hitting, says KKR coach Jacques Kallis

India TV News

Chris Gayle may be regarded as one of the most destructive batsmen in the world, but Kolkata Knight Riders coach Jacques Kallis feels Andre Russell too "is right up there" with his fellow West Indian teammate when it comes to power-hitting abilities. Kallis' statement came after Russell played an explosive 19-ball 49-run unbeaten knock to help KKR chase down Sunrisers …

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 …

5 years, 10 months ago

Listen: Full script of Episode 145 of Spodcast where we discuss Chris Gayle's retirement from ODI cricket and more

Firstpost

Welcome to Spodcast, where we cover the big sports headlines of the day. Today, we discuss Chris Gayle’s announcement of retirement from ODI cricket after 2019 World Cup, Real Madrid’s shock loss to Girona in LaLiga and other news stories. The West Indies cricket board has announced that flamboyant West Indian batsman Chris Gayle will retire from ODI cricket after …

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

History of this topic

West Indies vs New Zealand: Andre Russell enters elite 500-club to join legendary names

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

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

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

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

Andre Russell, Chris Gayle named in West Indies' provisional squad for back-to-back home T20 series

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

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

Gayle targets T20 World Cup defence with West Indies

Chris Gayle, Shahid Afridi, Dwayne Bravo to feature in Abu Dhabi T10 league

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

Chris Gayle pulls out of Caribbean Premier League

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

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

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

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

Chris Gayle: I didn't announce any retirement

Chris Gayle provides fireworks in apparent West Indies ODI farewell

No Chris Gayle for West Indies in Test series vs India

Chris Gayle named in West Indies ODI squad for India series

Chris Gayle named in West Indies ODI squad for India series

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chris Gayle named vice-captain for World Cup

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

Chris Gayle, Andre Russell left out from West Indies ODI squad for Ireland tri-series

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

Chris Gayle's body and energy don't suggest he's nearing 40: KL Rahul

IPL 2019: Andre Russell is right up there with Chris Gayle when it comes to power-hitting, says KKR coach Jacques Kallis

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

Listen: Full script of Episode 145 of Spodcast where we discuss Chris Gayle's retirement from ODI cricket and more

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