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Gayle fined, defends 'inappropriate' comments to reporter as joke

Gayle fined, defends 'inappropriate' comments to reporter as joke

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle has said he was joking when he asked an Australian reporter out during a live TV broadcast and said he was sorry if she was offended by the widely condemned remarks.

PHOTOS: Gayle's funky video a smash hit

PHOTOS: Gayle's funky video a smash hit

Rediff.com1 May 2013

The video celebrates Chris Gayle as a cricketer and an entertainer where he shows different moves from Bhangra to Bollywood thumkas to other popular styles.

Even the likes of Gayle have struggled: Kishan on IPL flop

Even the likes of Gayle have struggled: Kishan on IPL flop

Rediff.com18 May 2022

'Every day is a new day. Every match is new. Someday, you get a good start, someday, opposition bowlers come prepared and they bowl the balls at good areas.'

IPL: Pune up against Gayle again

IPL: Pune up against Gayle again

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Their campaign completely haywire after a fifth straight loss, Pune Warriors will be desperate to make amends when they lock horns with star-studded Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Pepsi Indian Premier League match, in Pune, on Wednesday.

Gayle disappointed by IPL snub

Gayle disappointed by IPL snub

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

West Indies opener Chris Gayle is surprised and disappointed after being snubbed by IPL franchises during the players' auction for the event's fourth edition.

Gayle storm blows away Punjab, RCB rise to third

Gayle storm blows away Punjab, RCB rise to third

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Opener Chris Gayle bludgeoned his way to an astonishing 57-ball 117 as Royal Challengers Bangalore hammered Kings XI Punjab by 138 runs in the Indian Premier League match in Bangalore, on Wednesday.

Gayle blows off Bangladesh challenge

Gayle blows off Bangladesh challenge

Rediff.com11 Oct 2006

Chris Gayle slammed a blistering century as champions West Indies beat Bangladesh by 10 wickets.

I'm a good man. I'm not guilty: Chris Gayle

I'm a good man. I'm not guilty: Chris Gayle

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle wins defamation case in Australia

Plethora of records for Gayle

Plethora of records for Gayle

Rediff.com3 Nov 2006

Cricket comes to America! T20 WC trophy tour kicks off

Cricket comes to America! T20 WC trophy tour kicks off

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Cricket fans worldwide will get a chance to witness the coveted trophy firsthand.

Gayle set for IPL 2020 debut as KXIP face RCB in must-win game

Gayle set for IPL 2020 debut as KXIP face RCB in must-win game

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Kings XI run into a RCB squad which has grown in confidence by leaps and bounds since their last meeting.

Gayle delights Galle with 333

Gayle delights Galle with 333

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Chris Gayle became the first West Indies batsman to smash a triple-century in an away Test, in the first match against Sri Lanka, in Galle.

Gayle quits as West Indies captain

Gayle quits as West Indies captain

Rediff.com29 Jul 2008

Chris Gayle has resigned as the captain of the West Indies cricket team, according to WICB CEO Donald Peters, who is also speculated to be sent on leave, indicating uncertain times for the Board ahead of the Champions Trophy.

Gayle all praise for Tendulkar

Gayle all praise for Tendulkar

Rediff.com19 Sep 2006

The West Indies batsman is the latest addition to Sachin Tendulkar's fan club.

The curious case of the under-firing Chris Gayle

The curious case of the under-firing Chris Gayle

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

'Every time I see Chris Gayle, I expect to see one Chris Gayle, and that's a positive Chris Gayle' 'I think we still have room for improvement'

Gayle equates himself to soccer stars Ronaldo, Ibrahimovic

Gayle equates himself to soccer stars Ronaldo, Ibrahimovic

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

West Indies star batsman Chris Gayle has equated himself with football superstars Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Cristiano Ronaldo in his recently-released autobiography 'Six Machine'.

Now, Gayle under fire for Big Bash no-run!

Now, Gayle under fire for Big Bash no-run!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

The West Indies batting ace, who made headlines after attempting to flirt with Network Ten reporter Mel McLaughlin during a live interview, was savaged by commentators for refusing to take what appeared to be an easy single for his Melbourne Renegades team against Sydney Thunder late Monday.

PHOTOS: Gayle, Rahul smash hit as Kings rule over Knights

PHOTOS: Gayle, Rahul smash hit as Kings rule over Knights

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

The legend of Chris Gayle continued to grow in company of young KL Rahul as Kings XI Punjab outclassed Kolkata Knight Riders by nine wickets in a rain-hit IPL encounter, in Kolkata, on Saturday.

Gayle, Chanderpaul turn screws on Zimbabwe

Gayle, Chanderpaul turn screws on Zimbabwe

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Centuries from stalwarts Chris Gayle and Shivnarine Chanderpaul highlighted a festival of batting on Thursday as West Indies built up a 206-run lead over Zimbabwe on the second day of the second and final Test in Dominica.

'Gayle played to perfection; made sure he stayed till the end'

'Gayle played to perfection; made sure he stayed till the end'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Kings XI Punjab speedster Andrew Tye heaped praise on his side's explosive opener Chris Gayle, saying the West Indian played to perfection during his unbeaten knock of 104 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Thursday's IPL match in Mohali.

Gayle breaks new ground

Gayle breaks new ground

Rediff.com3 May 2005

Zampa joins elite company in T20 World Cup history

Zampa joins elite company in T20 World Cup history

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Adam Zampa surpassed pacer Mitchell Starc to become the country's leading wicket-taker in ICC T20 World Cup history.

It's Sehwag versus Gayle in IPL-4

It's Sehwag versus Gayle in IPL-4

Rediff.com9 May 2011

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle take a look at the worth of the key players in the ongoing T20 extravaganza.

Chris Gayle lives upto his twitter remark

Chris Gayle lives upto his twitter remark

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Chris Gayle surprised one and all with his prophetic tweet after the first semi-final that Sri Lanka will play the West Indies in Sunday's final but Friday he took it upon himself to ensure that he lived up to his remark.

Bowlers beware! Jayawardene joins Gayle at Somerset

Bowlers beware! Jayawardene joins Gayle at Somerset

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Ambitious English county Somerset snapped up formidable Sri Lankan batsman Mahela Jayawardede on Thursday to partner explosive West Indian opener Chris Gayle for the domestic Twenty20 season. Jayawardene, the 38-year-old former test skipper, has scored 1,493 runs in 55 Twenty20 internationals and will feature in 12 of 14 domestic matches for the English county. "To have the top two run-scorers in the history of the World T20 walking out into the middle at Taunton is something that I hope the members and supporters will be looking forward to," Somerset director of cricket Matt Maynard said in a statement. Gayle, 36, who will play in the World Twenty20 semi-final against India later on Thursday, said in January, he would return for six Somerset matches this year after scoring 328 runs in three appearances for them last term.

Gayle's back in form and other teams should beware: Rahul

Gayle's back in form and other teams should beware: Rahul

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

'It is amazing news for our team and bad news for the other teams that Chris Gayle is hitting the ball well'

Gayle could be banned from playing future BBL tournaments

Gayle could be banned from playing future BBL tournaments

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Big-hitting West Indies batsman Chris Gayle is set to be banned from future Big Bash League tournaments as a fallout of his controversial TV interview with Channel 10 journalist Mel McLaughlin.

Injured Gayle hopes to be fit for India Tests

Injured Gayle hopes to be fit for India Tests

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

West Indies' swashbuckling opener Chris Gayle is hoping to be fit in time for the Test series against India starting on October 30.

Gayle hits record-breaking 317

Gayle hits record-breaking 317

Rediff.com3 May 2005

West Indies reached stumps on 565 for five in reply to South Africa's first innings of 588 for six declared.

Did Usain Bolt actually say 'Gayle is a loser'?

Did Usain Bolt actually say 'Gayle is a loser'?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Usain Bolt celebrated West Indies's World T20 win by recording DJ Bravo's famous 'The Champion' song, but it seems that he also mocked Chris Gayle in it.

The doosra: It's Team India against Chris Gayle

The doosra: It's Team India against Chris Gayle

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com looks at the lighter side of how Chris Gayle remains lone star West Indies player Team India has to contend with in their Pool B encounter at the WACA.

Renegades may bring back Gayle despite 'don't blush' furore

Renegades may bring back Gayle despite 'don't blush' furore

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Renegades coach David Saker said that while Gayle's behaviour was wrong it would not factor into his recruiting decisions.

Gayle stars in Bangalore's rout of Mumbai

Gayle stars in Bangalore's rout of Mumbai

Rediff.com10 May 2012

Chris Gayle smashed his way to an unbeaten 82 as Royal Challengers Bangalore crushed Mumbai Indians by nine wickets in their Indian Premier League match in Mumbai.

The secret of Kings XI Punjab's last minute bid for Gayle

The secret of Kings XI Punjab's last minute bid for Gayle

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Kings XI Punjab co-owner Ness Wadia revealed that the team almost lost the destructive opener at the auction, thinking it had run out of cash.

Gayle earns the right to party

Gayle earns the right to party

Rediff.com8 Feb 2009

West Indies captain Chris Gayle planned to celebrate Saturday's first Test victory over England by joining his team's fans for a beer and this time no-one will say a word against him. The last time England played West Indies at Sabina Park in Kingston five years ago, they bowled the Caribbean side out for 47 and won by ten wickets and Gayle was the focus of supporter outrage.

Gayle, Sarwan make England suffer

Gayle, Sarwan make England suffer

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

Chris Gayle and Ramnaresh Sarwan built a firm foundation for the West Indies as they reached 160 for 1 in reply to England's 318 all out on the second day of the first Test. Skipper Gayle (71) produced a composed innings with the concentration and discipline he has often been accused of lacking and Sarwan (74) was back to form after his disappointing tour of New Zealand.

India may use Ashwin with new ball to counter Gayle

India may use Ashwin with new ball to counter Gayle

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

If India can boast of Virat Kohli then the West Indies have a far more dangerous player in Chris Gayle, who has achieved a legendary status in T20 cricket with his ability to win matches on his own on a consistent basis.

Smith, Gayle among most expensive players in 'The Hundred' draft

Smith, Gayle among most expensive players in 'The Hundred' draft

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Twenty20 stalwarts Rashid Khan of Afghanistan and West Indian Andre Russell, with an identical 100,000 pounds reserve price, are among 239 players from outside the UK to enter the draft.

Gayle and Kohli made the difference: Katich

Gayle and Kohli made the difference: Katich

Rediff.com8 Oct 2011

New South Wales captain Simon Katich on Friday if not for Royal Challengers Bangalore batsmen Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle, his side could have won the first Champions League Twenty20 semi-final.

'Six machine': Of Gayle's heart surgery, fun-loving nature and cricket life

'Six machine': Of Gayle's heart surgery, fun-loving nature and cricket life

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Chris Gayle launched his autobiography 'Six Machine' in New Delhi on Friday. 'It will be as much entertaining as my batting. It will bring the different side of Gayle'