News for 'Chris Gayle'

Gill-Sudharsan: Only pair to score 200 twice in T20s

Gill-Sudharsan: Only pair to score 200 twice in T20s

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan are the first opening pair in the history of T20 cricket to chase 200 or more twice.

Gayle is probably greatest T20 player: Mandeep

Gayle is probably greatest T20 player: Mandeep

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

'Like I said, he should never retire, he's always in great touch. I've been lucky that I've played with the likes of Chris Gayle, AB (de Villiers), (Adam) Gilchrist, Virat Kohli...'

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.

'Kohli needs to pick himself up, he's still the best'

'Kohli needs to pick himself up, he's still the best'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Former West Indies batsman Chris Gayle has come out in support of Virat Kohli, who has been struggling for runs in recent times, saying the Indian batter is still the "best player in the world". Gayle said that Kohli's current form is just a "patch" and that the Indian captain will "pick himself up" and come back stronger.

RCB rest faith in rejigged squad for success in IPL 2025

RCB rest faith in rejigged squad for success in IPL 2025

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

'The more number of times you reach the playoffs, the probability of winning the championship is quite near.'

PM Modi's special message to Gayle, Rhodes on Republic Day

PM Modi's special message to Gayle, Rhodes on Republic Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

As India celebrates its 73rd Republic Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to celebrated cricketers Jonty Rhodes and Chris Gayle, acknowledging their 'profound connection' with the country.

Bishop on the 'big shift in Indian cricket'

Bishop on the 'big shift in Indian cricket'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

'I hope we don't go too far with praising him, but you cannot step back from the fact that tonight was absolutely mind-blowing, otherworldly.'

Will outburst against Sarwan end Gayle's career?

Will outburst against Sarwan end Gayle's career?

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Chris Gayle called his former teammate 'worse than coronavirus', accusing the Guyanese of plotting his exit from CPL outfit Jamaica Tallawahs.

Gayle 'stands by his comments' against Sarwan

Gayle 'stands by his comments' against Sarwan

Rediff.com16 May 2020

Maverick batsman Chris Gayle has said he "stands by his comments" against former team-mate Ramnaresh Sarwan but conceded that his actions were damaging to West Indies cricket, prompting the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 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 coronavirus" in a video post, accusing the Guyanese of plotting his exit from CPL outfit Jamaica Tallawahs.

Gayle awarded $220k in damages for defamation

Gayle awarded $220k in damages for defamation

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

New South Wales Supreme Court Justice Lucy McCallum found that Fairfax Media was motivated by "malice" in publishing the stories.

DC's Warner completes dual T20 feat

DC's Warner completes dual T20 feat

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

At number three is Virat Kohli, the only Indian batter to have 100 or more scores of fifty-plus in T20s. He has scored 12,175 runs in 379 matches, with eight centuries and 93 fifties.

Feeling fit, I am on top of my game: Gayle

Feeling fit, I am on top of my game: Gayle

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

Punjab Kings' batsman Chris Gayle said that he is feeling on the top of his game and is happy to be contributing towards his team's cause in IPL 2021.

Universe Boss Gayle shares picture with SRK

Universe Boss Gayle shares picture with SRK

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Shahrukh is currently in the Caribbean Islands

It is impossible to emulate Gayle: Kohli

It is impossible to emulate Gayle: Kohli

Rediff.com1 Apr 2012

Chris Gayle is considered as one of the hardest hitting openers of the game and India vice-captain Virat Kohli feels that it's difficult to emulate the West Indian because matching his exploits is almost impossible.

Pakistan is one of the safest places right now: Gayle

Pakistan is one of the safest places right now: Gayle

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Sri Lanka's visit prompted an optimistic Pakistan Cricket Board to invite Bangladesh for three T20Is and two Tests.

India's Narrowest Test Win Ever!

India's Narrowest Test Win Ever!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

A look at India's narrowest victories by run margin -- games that tested nerves, showcased grit, and etched unforgettable drama into Test history.

Cheeky Gayle names new-born daughter 'Blush'

Cheeky Gayle names new-born daughter 'Blush'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Now, the burly left-handed West Indian announced the arrival of his new-born daughter on his Instagram page, and matter-of-factly stated that he has named her 'Blush'.

Gayle, Samuels return to Windies squad for England ODIs

Gayle, Samuels return to Windies squad for England ODIs

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Sunil Narine, and Dwayne and Darren Bravo all made themselves unavailable for the five-match ODI series, which begins in Manchester on September 19 and concludes in Southampton on September 29.

Gayle not surprised by Kohli's spectacular form

Gayle not surprised by Kohli's spectacular form

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Having watched Virat Kohli's on-ield exploits from 22 yards, dashing Jamaican batsman Chris Gayle is not at all surprised with his Royal Challengers Bangalore captain's current form.

Afridi makes way for Gayle

Afridi makes way for Gayle

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005

Chris Gayle will replace Shahid Afridi in the ICC World XI line-up for the second Super series ODI

Virat, please don't fire, pleads Gayle

Virat, please don't fire, pleads Gayle

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Virat Kohli's splendid match-winning knock against Australia, in Mohali on Sunday, has prompted West Indies batting star Chris Gayle to plead with him against playing another big knock when the two teams clash in Thursday's semi-final of the ICC World T20 in Mumbai.

We can win even if Gayle fails: Vettori

We can win even if Gayle fails: Vettori

Rediff.com22 Apr 2012

Royals Challengers Bangalore skipper Daniel Vettori said that his side's batting was not too heavily dependent on explosive opener Chris Gayle and they can win even if he fails.

Here's what Gayle thinks of day-night Tests...

Here's what Gayle thinks of day-night Tests...

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Explosive West Indian opener Chris Gayle has backed day-night Tests and believes they could make the longest form of the game more popular.

Gayle breaks sixes record in Bangladesh Premier League final

Gayle breaks sixes record in Bangladesh Premier League final

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Chris Gayle hit 18 sixes on his way to an unbeaten 146 off 69 balls for Rangpur Riders against Dhaka Dynamites to create Twenty20 cricket history in the Bangladesh Premier League final on Tuesday.

Gayle says will block 'annoying' Chahal on social media

Gayle says will block 'annoying' Chahal on social media

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Big-hitting West Indies opener Chris Gayle says India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is "very annoying" on social media and he is going to block him. Chahal is one of the most busiest India cricketers on social media and with the coronavirus-forced lockdown in place, he is spending more time than ever on various platforms.

Gayle claims he is victim of racism

Gayle claims he is victim of racism

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

'Racism is not only in football, it's in cricket too. Even within teams as a black man, I get the end of the stick. Black and powerful. Black and proud'

IPL MVP: Gayle continues to rule the roost

IPL MVP: Gayle continues to rule the roost

Rediff.com15 May 2013

After 42 days and 64 matches, Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji's MVPI formula shows that RCB's Chris Gayle is still the most valuable player in season 6 of the IPL.

Check out Gayle's 'Butter Chicken Body'

Check out Gayle's 'Butter Chicken Body'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Universe Boss reveals his love for Indian cuisine via his quirky Instaposts.

Star Performer: Gayle storm in Abu Dhabi

Star Performer: Gayle storm in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

Gayle hammered eight sixes in his explosive innings and brought up a staggering 1,000 sixes in T20 cricket with a maximum off Kartik Tyagi.

'Vaibhav ne hamare zilla ka naam roshan kiya hai'

'Vaibhav ne hamare zilla ka naam roshan kiya hai'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

At 14 years and 32 days, Suryavanshi became the youngest player to score a century in T20 cricket, dethroning Vijay Zol, aged 18 years and 118 days, when he scored 109 against Mumbai in 2013.

Turning Point: Gayle's drop catch costs CSK the game

Turning Point: Gayle's drop catch costs CSK the game

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

Chris Gayle was dropped on 17 which came to hurt Chennai Super Kings big time.

Bravo, Pollard omissions ridiculous: Gayle

Bravo, Pollard omissions ridiculous: Gayle

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Chris Gayle accused the West Indies Cricket Board of victimisation after key all-rounders Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard were left out of the country's World Cup squad.

'I found a gem': Ponting's big prediction comes true

'I found a gem': Ponting's big prediction comes true

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Matthew Hayden shared a behind-the-scenes insight into Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting's excitement about young opener Prabhsimran Singh

Sammy replaces Gayle as West Indies captain

Sammy replaces Gayle as West Indies captain

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

Darren Sammy was handed the task of rebuilding the fortunes of the once-mighty West Indies team when he was named as the new captain on Sunday.

Back injury renders Gayle unfit for England ODIs

Back injury renders Gayle unfit for England ODIs

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

West Indies opener Chris Gayle will miss the One-Day International series against England with a back problem, the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) said on Saturday.

He never watched his son play... until...

He never watched his son play... until...

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Abhishek Sharma's Father Breaks Superstition, Witnesses Record-Breaking Knock in Hyderabad

Gayle to retire after India home series in August

Gayle to retire after India home series in August

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Dashing West Indies batsman Chris Gayle will retire from international cricket after the home ODI and Test series against India, scheduled in August-September.

SEE: Gayle thanks PM Modi for sending COVID vaccine to Jamaica

SEE: Gayle thanks PM Modi for sending COVID vaccine to Jamaica

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for helping Jamaica by providing COVID-19 vaccines under the Vaccine Maitri initiative.

Why Gayle should take a cue from Kohli

Why Gayle should take a cue from Kohli

Rediff.com15 Apr 2017

RCB batting and fielding coach Trent Woodhill feels out-of-form West Indies opener Chris Gayle should take a cue from skipper Virat Kohli's batting and try regain his old touch.

Rohit-Gill: India's Biggest ODI Weapons

Rohit-Gill: India's Biggest ODI Weapons

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Since first opening the batting together in January 2023, the duo has been prolific in 50 overs cricket.