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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.

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.

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 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.

'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.

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.

'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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Australia lift sixth title as curtains drop on record-breaking World Cup

Australia lift sixth title as curtains drop on record-breaking World Cup

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

The 2023 World Cup culminated with Australia extending their World Cup title wins to six with a six-win over India in the final played here on Sunday.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

What Happens After David Warner Bats Right-Handed

What Happens After David Warner Bats Right-Handed

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

David Warner's switch hit did not pay off.

'Universe Boss' opens up on why he opted out of IPL-15

'Universe Boss' opens up on why he opted out of IPL-15

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Chris Gayle has revealed that he opted out of IPL-15 because of lack of respect, saying he "wasn't treated properly" in the last couple of years despite doing so much.

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.

'Best acquisition of a player ever'

'Best acquisition of a player ever'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

'Great to catch up with my good friend Christopher Henry Gayle, the Universe Boss.'

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.

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.

I want to play my part with both bat and bowl: Gayle

I want to play my part with both bat and bowl: Gayle

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

Having smashed the bowlers around with impunity in the Indian Premier League, West Indies batting powerhouse Chris Gayle is ready to roll his arm over as well and chip in for Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Who is the IPL's most valuable player after Gayle?

Who is the IPL's most valuable player after Gayle?

Rediff.com8 May 2013

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle analyse which players are giving value for money in the ongoing IPL.

IPL fastest fifties: Gayle tops with 17-ball effort

IPL fastest fifties: Gayle tops with 17-ball effort

Rediff.com7 May 2013

Rediff.com put together a list of the fastest fifties and Chris Gayle, expectedly, leads the pack.

India vs Pakistan: Crucial we don't focus on external factors: Rohit

India vs Pakistan: Crucial we don't focus on external factors: Rohit

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday urged his side to keep their focus on "things we can control" ahead of the mega World Cup clash against arch-rival Pakistan, having completed a dominating eight-wicket win over Afghanistan in New Delhi.

Cricket Buzz: Gayle named WI vice-captain for World Cup

Cricket Buzz: Gayle named WI vice-captain for World Cup

Rediff.com7 May 2019

"This will probably be the biggest World Cup, so there will be great expectations and I know we will do very well for the people of the West Indies," he added.

Gayle comes in the way of India's goal

Gayle comes in the way of India's goal

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Hosts West Indies, led from the front by captain Chris Gayle, ensured India's exit from the ongoing ICC World T20 with a convincing 14-run win in their Group F Super Eight match at Kensington Oval, Bridgetwon (Barbados), on Sunday.

One Record After Another On First Day

One Record After Another On First Day

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra scoring centuries in the same game is the first instance of two Kiwi batters scoring a century each in a World Cup match. It was also the first time two Kiwi batters scored a century each on World Cup debut.