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Gayle wants umpire referral system scrapped

Gayle wants umpire referral system scrapped

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

West Indies cricket captain Chris Gayle wants the ICC's referral system for umpiring decision abolished as he feels it undermines the authority of on-field officials.

Gayle guides Windies to win

Gayle guides Windies to win

Rediff.com27 Jun 2004

West Indies coasted to a seven-wicket win in the third ODI after England had crumbled to 147 all out.

IPL PHOTOS: Gayle hits fastest T20 hundred

IPL PHOTOS: Gayle hits fastest T20 hundred

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Images from the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Pune Warriors in Bangalore on Tuesday.

WI Board irked by Gayle's decision to play in IPL

WI Board irked by Gayle's decision to play in IPL

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Former captain Chris Gayle's decision to give the entire home series against Pakistan a miss for the lucrative IPL has angered the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), which described the opener's move as 'unacceptable and disappointing '.

Gayle shines again as Bangalore trounce Rajasthan

Gayle shines again as Bangalore trounce Rajasthan

Rediff.com11 May 2011

Chris Gayle scripted yet another victory for Royal Challengers Bangalore, scoring an unbeaten 70, as they spanked Rajasthan Royals by nine wickets in the Indian Premier League match, in Jaipur, on Wednesday. The victory took them to second place in the league standings.

'Tendulkar, Sehwag and Gayle can hit 200 in ODIs'

'Tendulkar, Sehwag and Gayle can hit 200 in ODIs'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2009

A ballistic batsman himself, New Zealand opener Brendon McCullum on Tuesday picked West Indies skipper Chris Gayle, Indian opener Virender Sehwag and master blaster Sachin Tendulkar as players capable of scoring a double hundred in One-Day Internationals. The 27-year-old opener said Twenty20 cricket has changed the mindset of the players.

I was forced to join IPL: Gayle

I was forced to join IPL: Gayle

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

The former West Indies captain said he was left with little choice after being ignored by the national selectors for the series against Pakistan.

Kohli, Gayle lead RCB to 26-run win over Pune

Kohli, Gayle lead RCB to 26-run win over Pune

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

Royal Challengers Bangalore rode on Virat Kohli's whirlwind half century and Chris Gayle's blitzkrieg to notch up a comfortable 26-run win over Pune Warriors in the Indian Premier League in Bangalore on Friday.

Gayle blames West Indies board for feud

Gayle blames West Indies board for feud

Rediff.com2 Jul 2011

Chris Gayle has finally broken his silence on his long feud with the West Indian Cricket Board, dismissing suggestions he did not want to play international cricket and laying the blame with the board.

Gayle ignored again; Bravo, Rampaul rested for 3rd ODI

Gayle ignored again; Bravo, Rampaul rested for 3rd ODI

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

Down 0-2 in the ODI series against India but the West Indies continue to ignore Chris Gayle and have left out the explosive batsman from the squad for the third one-dayer, to be played in Antigua on Saturday.

Can Gayle help RCB dethrone Super Kings?

Can Gayle help RCB dethrone Super Kings?

Rediff.com28 May 2011

Royal Challengers Bangalore will field the same side that beat Mumbai Indians in the play-off when they taken on Chennai Super Kings in Saturday's IPL final.

Gayle, Hussey in IPL Dream XI, Dravid captain

Gayle, Hussey in IPL Dream XI, Dravid captain

Rediff.com28 May 2013

Harish Kotian picks his best from IPL 6 to make up an invincible team.

Gayle creates history with second triple ton

Gayle creates history with second triple ton

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

West Indies opener Chris Gayle on Tuesday became the fourth batsman in Test history to score two triple hundreds, after slamming an entertaining 333 in the first Test against Sri Lanka, in Galle.

Windies' Gayle, Pollard out of ODI series v New Zealand

Windies' Gayle, Pollard out of ODI series v New Zealand

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

West Indies opener Chris Gayle will miss the limited over series against New Zealand after failing to recover from a hamstring injury, the West Indies Cricket Board said on Friday.

Gayle ton in vain as Pakistan claim clean sweep

Gayle ton in vain as Pakistan claim clean sweep

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

Pacemen Rao Iftikhar and Umar Gul took seven wickets to overshadow Chris Gayle's brilliant hundred as Pakistan beat the West Indies by 31 runs in the third one-dayer to wrap up a 3-0 series whitewash on Sunday.

'Chris Gayle is batting like a dream'

'Chris Gayle is batting like a dream'

Rediff.com12 May 2011

They have jumped to the second spot in the points table with sixth consecutive win but the Royal Challengers Bangalore's stand-in skipper Virat Kohli is not ready to take their place in the IPL play-offs for granted.

Gayle likely to return from IPL for Aus Tests

Gayle likely to return from IPL for Aus Tests

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

West Indies captain Chris Gayle says he is more than likely to play in the opening Test with Australia next month even though it clashes with the Indian Premier League. He and fellow-West Indies batsmen Ramnaresh Sarwan and Shivnarine Chanderpaul have signed up with teams in the IPL which begins on April 18.

Does Rinku deserve higher paycheque next season?

Does Rinku deserve higher paycheque next season?

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Former India pacer Zaheer Khan was also pleased with Rinku this season.

Starc, Gayle help Bangalore crush Delhi by 10 wickets

Starc, Gayle help Bangalore crush Delhi by 10 wickets

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

A fiery spell of fast bowling from Mitchell Starc and Varun Aaron followed by Chris Gayle's quickfire half-century helped Royal Challengers Bangalore crush Delhi Daredevils by a convincing 10-wicket victory in the Indian Premier League match at the Feroz Shah Kotla, in New Delhi, on Sunday.

Dravid's sons want him to bat like Gayle!

Dravid's sons want him to bat like Gayle!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

After retiring from international cricket, former India captain Rahul Dravid might not have to deal with critics anymore, but he is continuing to face criticism from an unexpected quarter -- his two sons.

Gayle almost certain to be IPL5's Most Valuable Player

Gayle almost certain to be IPL5's Most Valuable Player

Rediff.com26 May 2012

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present the most valuable and paisa vasool players in the fifth edition of the Indian Premier League.

Gayle hits first ton of season, keeps RCB in playoffs hunt

Gayle hits first ton of season, keeps RCB in playoffs hunt

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Chris Gayle blasted a whirlwind unbeaten 128, studded with incredible 13 sixes, as Royal Challengers Bangalore thumped Delhi Daredevils by 21 runs to keep their play-offs hopes alive in the Indian Premier League on Thursday.

How England drew inspiration from Gayle's innings

How England drew inspiration from Gayle's innings

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Chief architect of their record run-chase against South Africa, England batsman Joe Root feels it wasn't a complete performance from his team but said the two-wicket win in the ICC World T20 match will give them a massive confidence boost.

Virat Kohli's Spectacular 2023

Virat Kohli's Spectacular 2023

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

2023 has been the year of redemption for Virat Kohli, the stalwart Indian batter.

Chris Gayle leads IPL's most valuable list

Chris Gayle leads IPL's most valuable list

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present the most valuable players in IPL-4.

Usain Bolt can excel in cricket, says Gayle

Usain Bolt can excel in cricket, says Gayle

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

West Indies' opening batsman Chris Gayle rates the bowling of fellow Jamaican Usain Bolt and reckons the six-times Olympic gold medallist has what it takes to excel at the game.

Gayle's devastating form may compound problems for Punjab

Gayle's devastating form may compound problems for Punjab

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

West Indian swashbuckler Chris Gayle's devastating form will be a cause of immense worry for the inconsistent Kings XI Punjab when they clash with Royal Challengers Bangalore in an IPL match in Mohali on Friday.

Murali Sreeshankar sacrifices Diamond League glory for Asiad

Murali Sreeshankar sacrifices Diamond League glory for Asiad

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Murali Sreeshankar has opted to forgo the upcoming Diamond League final in Eugene to concentrate on his preparations for the Hangzhou Asian Games

Bolt blasts and bowls Gayle in return to his roots

Bolt blasts and bowls Gayle in return to his roots

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

Triple Olympic and world champion sprinter Usain Bolt returned to his first love, cricket, and on Sunday he showed that he certainly knows how to handle both bat and ball.

'India will eye T20 revenge in ODIs,' says Gayle

'India will eye T20 revenge in ODIs,' says Gayle

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

Bested in the Twenty20 World Cup, revenge-thirsty India would come down hard on West Indies in the forthcoming ODI series, believes home side captain Chris Gayle.

Gayle left out of T20, first two ODIs vs India

Gayle left out of T20, first two ODIs vs India

Rediff.com30 May 2011

At odds with the West Indies Cricket Board, explosive batsman Chris Gayle was on Monday left out of the squads announced for the lone Twenty20 and the first two one-dayers against India starting June 4.

How will new KXIP captain Ashwin handle the likes of Yuvraj, Gayle...

How will new KXIP captain Ashwin handle the likes of Yuvraj, Gayle...

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin insists that he is not losing sleep over making a limited-overs comeback for India and his immediate focus is on the 'big responsibility' of captaining Kings XI Punjab in the upcoming 11th season of the Indian Premier League.

'Chaotic swinging but there was a bit of planning'

'Chaotic swinging but there was a bit of planning'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Glenn Maxwell's outrageous double-century to beat Afghanistan at the World Cup was quickly hailed as the greatest ODI innings of all-time.

Two more games and we can win the title: Gayle

Two more games and we can win the title: Gayle

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

Having knocked hosts England out of the Twenty20 World Cup, West Indies captain Chris Gayle is already dreaming the trophy after storming into the semi-finals via Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-marred Super Eight contest on Monday.

West Indies face new woes as Gayle's back injury persists

West Indies face new woes as Gayle's back injury persists

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

West Indies opening batsman Chris Gayle has had a scan and a painkilling injection to alleviate a back injury and should be ready to take on New Zealand on Saturday, according to all-rounder Darren Sammy.

Gayle continues to be the Most Valuable in IPL

Gayle continues to be the Most Valuable in IPL

Rediff.com22 May 2013

At the end of the league stage Chris Gayle is still IPL6's most valuable player, according to Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle.

Gayle hits 80 off 46 balls as Windies bt Kiwis by 10 wkts

Gayle hits 80 off 46 balls as Windies bt Kiwis by 10 wkts

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

Chris Gayle blasted one of the fastest half-centuries in Test cricket history to steer the West Indies to an emphatic 10-wicket victory over New Zealand in the second Test in Trinidad on Friday.

Gayle, Sarwan dropped, Samuels back for Pak ODIs

Gayle, Sarwan dropped, Samuels back for Pak ODIs

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

The West Indies have dropped experienced batting trio Chris Gayle, Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Ramnaresh Sarwan for the upcoming One-Day Internationals against Pakistan.

No central contract for Warner, eyes white-ball cricket

No central contract for Warner, eyes white-ball cricket

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Warner has already announced that he will end his Test career in January next year

England fight back after Gayle, Sarwan tons

England fight back after Gayle, Sarwan tons

Rediff.com7 Feb 2009

West Indies edged into a lead of 34 runs with three first innings wickets in hand on an attritional third day of the first Test against England at Sabina Park on Friday. The hosts had hoped to create an imposing total from the foundations built by centurions Chris Gayle and Ramnaresh Sarwan, who shared a 202-run partnership for the second wicket. West Indies finished the day on 352 for seven in reply to England's first innings total of 318.