News for 'Chris Gayle'

SA triumph despite Gayle devastation

SA triumph despite Gayle devastation

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Chris Gayle's 117 off 57 balls went in vain as South Africa trounced the West Indies by eight wickets in the opening match of the World Twenty20 tournament.

Gayle set to play 100th Test vs NZ at home

Gayle set to play 100th Test vs NZ at home

Rediff.com23 Mar 2014

Swashbuckling batsman Chris Gayle is set to play his 100th Test at his home ground in Jamaica when New Zealand tour the Caribbean in June.

Australia captain Bailey wary of Gayle-storm

Australia captain Bailey wary of Gayle-storm

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

West Indies opener Chris Gayle's power-hitting can make all the difference in Friday's second semi-final of the World Twenty20 and dismissing him early would be half the battle, believes Australia captain George Bailey.

Kohli's Wait For IPL Trophy Goes On....

Kohli's Wait For IPL Trophy Goes On....

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Kohli, the heart and soul of the franchise, will have to wait at least another year to chase his maiden IPL title.

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's masterclass propels West Indies ahead

Gayle's masterclass propels West Indies ahead

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

A defiant 155 not out by captain Chris Gayle helped West Indies take their overall lead to 296 with two second innings wickets left in the second Test against Australia in Adelaide on Monday.

SEE: Gayle looks to rally around new 'head boy' KL Rahul

SEE: Gayle looks to rally around new 'head boy' KL Rahul

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Chris Gayle had arrived in the UAE last week and he was then confined to his room for six days as he underwent quarantine as a precautionary measure against the coronavirus.

Gayle shows signs of full fitness in training ahead of quarters

Gayle shows signs of full fitness in training ahead of quarters

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Chris Gayle continued to dominate the build-up to the World Cup quarter-final between New Zealand and West Indies when captain Jason Holder said a decision on his fitness would be delayed until Saturday.

Gayle plotted Indian defeat: Lara

Gayle plotted Indian defeat: Lara

Rediff.com21 May 2006

It was Chris Gayle who suggested Dwayne Bravo to bowl a slower delivery to Yuvraj Singh in the end, revealed the West Indian captain

India series: No Gayle, Bravo in Windies team

India series: No Gayle, Bravo in Windies team

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

The West Indies named an unchanged 13-man squad which played a 1-1 draw against Afghanistan early this month.

I hold no grudge against KKR, says Gayle

I hold no grudge against KKR, says Gayle

Rediff.com29 Apr 2012

It is a team, which decided against retaining him while he was a part of it but West Indian Chris Gayle, who is now flourishing playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore, says he has no hard feelings for Kolkata Knight Riders owners.

Gayle says enjoyed carrying the bat through

Gayle says enjoyed carrying the bat through

Rediff.com6 Oct 2012

Chris Gayle's primary job as an opener is to throw caution to the wind and give West Indies a flying start but the Jamaican said he enjoyed sharing the strike and batting till the end in Friday's World Twenty20 semi-final against Australia.

Will Gayle produce an encore against Mumbai Indians?

Will Gayle produce an encore against Mumbai Indians?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

The rampaging Chris Gayle will be the cynosure of all eyes as table-toppers Royal Challengers Bangalore lock horns with Mumbai Indians during their Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Mumbai on Saturday.

Gayle smashes 12-ball 50, equals Yuvraj Singh's World record

Gayle smashes 12-ball 50, equals Yuvraj Singh's World record

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle smashed fifty from 12 balls for the Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League on Monday to match India's Yuvraj Singh's record for the fastest half-century in Twenty20 cricket.

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.

Gayle gets WICB clearance to play for RCB

Gayle gets WICB clearance to play for RCB

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Explosive West Indies batsman Chris Gayle got clearance from his cricket Board (WICB) to play in the ongoing Indian Premier League after Royal Challengers Bangalore roped him in as a replacement for injured Australian left-arm pacer Dirk Nannes.

Gayle sees Lara's shadow in Darren Bravo

Gayle sees Lara's shadow in Darren Bravo

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

West Indies captain Chris Gayle found Brian Lara's shadow in rookie Darren Bravo and felt the youngster did a good job in his debut match against India.

Gayle devastates South Africa

Gayle devastates South Africa

Rediff.com2 Nov 2006

Chris Gayle scored an unbeaten 133 as the West Indies beat South Africa by six wickets in the second semi-final of the Champions Trophy.

Our bowlers won us the match: Gayle

Our bowlers won us the match: Gayle

Rediff.com10 May 2012

He played a crucial part in his team's comprehensive nine-wicket win with a blazing 82-run knock, but Royal Challengers Bangalore opener Chris Gayle credited his team's bowlers for setting up the crushing nine-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians.

Gayle ready to make West Indies comeback

Gayle ready to make West Indies comeback

Rediff.com3 May 2012

Flamboyant opener Chris Gayle has scrapped his deal with English county Somerset to make himself available for West Indies after ending his year-long dispute with the cricket board.

Gayle back in West Indies squad

Gayle back in West Indies squad

Rediff.com7 Jun 2008

Opening batsmen Chris Gayle and Sewnarine Chattergoon return to the West Indies squad for the third and final Test against Australia at the Kensington Oval next week.

Masters: Simmons outshines Watson as WI beat Australia

Masters: Simmons outshines Watson as WI beat Australia

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Shane Watson's 48-ball century was overshadowed by an equally aggressive 44-ball undefeated 94 from Lendl Simmons that helped West Indies Masters outclass Australia Masters by seven wickets in the second match of the inaugural International Masters League (IML) in Navi Mumbai on Monday.

Two Legends. One Memorable Moment.

Two Legends. One Memorable Moment.

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

'When @msdhoni & @henrygayle caught up.'

Bangalore not dependent on Gayle alone, says Rampaul

Bangalore not dependent on Gayle alone, says Rampaul

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer Ravi Rampaul believes the team has enough batting firepower to win matches even if explosive opener Chris Gayle fails with the bat.

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.

SEE: AB, Gayle inducted into the RCB Hall of Fame

SEE: AB, Gayle inducted into the RCB Hall of Fame

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Former RCB skipper Virat Kohli made the announcement about the inductions of his two dear mates.

Kohli first Indian to achieve this T20 landmark...

Kohli first Indian to achieve this T20 landmark...

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Virat Kohli is the first Indian to complete 100 fifty-plus scores in T20 cricket.

Mendis takes six after Gayle's magical 333

Mendis takes six after Gayle's magical 333

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Opener Chris Gayle tormented Sri Lanka with a career best 333 as West Indies took control of the first Test in Galle before declaring on 580-9 on Tuesday.

IPL: Gayle, Dilshan help Bangalore thrash Pune Warriors

IPL: Gayle, Dilshan help Bangalore thrash Pune Warriors

Rediff.com12 May 2012

Half-centuries from Chris Gayle and Tillakaratne Dilshan combined with an excellent bowling effort helped Royal Challengers Bangalore crush Pune Warriors by 35 runs and enhance their play-off chances in the Indian Premier League on Friday.

WICB seeks meeting with Gayle ahead of return

WICB seeks meeting with Gayle ahead of return

Rediff.com11 May 2012

The West Indies Cricket Board has asked Chris Gayle to meet with its officials to put an end to 'residual matters' related to their seemingly concluded spat after the destructive opener confirmed his availability for national duty.

Gayle signs up with Western Australia

Gayle signs up with Western Australia

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

West Indies skipper Chris Gayle has signed up with Western Australia to play for Retravision Warriors in the country's upcoming domestic twenty20 tournament.

Worried or excited? Boult on facing 14-YO Vaibhav

Worried or excited? Boult on facing 14-YO Vaibhav

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Careful not to say I'm worried bowling to a 14-year-old, but it'll be exciting: Boult on Suryavanshi

'Match-winner Gayle, Mujeeb should get to play for KXIP'

'Match-winner Gayle, Mujeeb should get to play for KXIP'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

KXIP have struggled so far, losing four of their five games, with death bowling proving to be their biggest concern.

RCB hopes Gayle will fit in as fifth bowler

RCB hopes Gayle will fit in as fifth bowler

Rediff.com15 Apr 2012

Royal Challengers Bangalore are feeling the pinch of lacking a fifth bowler and looking at Chris Gayle to fill the gap and avoid another thrashing like the one against Chennai Super Kings in their last match.

Carib community steps in to sort Gayle-WICB row

Carib community steps in to sort Gayle-WICB row

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

With the dispute between the West Indies Cricket Board and Chris Gayle showing no signs of ending soon, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) heads of government have stepped in to try and work out a solution.

Gayle injured as West Indies level series

Gayle injured as West Indies level series

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

Chris Gayle and Runako Morton scored half-centuries in West Indies' 110-run win over Zimbabwe in the second one-day international on Sunday. Gayle scored 58 before retiring injured and Morton hit 79 as the visitors levelled the five-match series at 1-1.

Gayle, Bravo, Sammy slam selectors after omission from ODI squad

Gayle, Bravo, Sammy slam selectors after omission from ODI squad

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Senior West Indies cricketers Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo and Darren Sammy lashed out at the country's selectors for ignoring them for the ODI tri-series involving Australia and South Africa next month.

Gayle did the turnaround for us: Vettori

Gayle did the turnaround for us: Vettori

Rediff.com23 May 2011

They have secured the top spot in the points table after being placed at the bottom at one stage and the man who turned things around for the team is the in-form Chris Gayle, said Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Daniel Vettori.

Gayle fined for slow over-rate

Gayle fined for slow over-rate

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

West Indies captain Chris Gayle was fined 70 percent of his match fee for slow over-rate during the second Test against Sri Lanka.