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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

PICS: Rahul, Gayle steer Punjab to big win over Mumbai

PICS: Rahul, Gayle steer Punjab to big win over Mumbai

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

Images from the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings, in Chennai, on Friday.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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 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 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.

'Lucky' Sharma over the moon after claiming Gayle's wicket

'Lucky' Sharma over the moon after claiming Gayle's wicket

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

He knocked over Chris Gayle's stumps in his very first over to set up a victory for Kings XI Punjab and young medium pacer Sandeep Sharma said it was an "awesome moment" to dismiss the feared batsman in their Indian Premier League match against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Dubai on Monday.

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.

My job is to entertain people: Gayle

My job is to entertain people: Gayle

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

After blazing his way to an unbeaten century off only 55 balls, Chris Gayle didn't show any inhibitions in admitting that he is an entertainer whom the people would love to watch.

IPL: Gayle's carnage leads Bangalore to record win

IPL: Gayle's carnage leads Bangalore to record win

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Chris Gayle smashed the most breathtaking knock in the history of Twenty20 cricket, blasting an incredible 175 off a mere 66 balls, as Royal Challengers Bangalore crushed a hapless Pune Warriors by a record 130 runs in the Pepsi Indian Premier League.

Gayle to play in Zimbabwe T20 tournament

Gayle to play in Zimbabwe T20 tournament

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

Former West Indies captain Chris Gayle, involved in a protracted dispute with his national board, will play in Zimbabwe's domestic T20 competition at the end of November, officials said, on Monday.

Gayle makes ultimate comparison: Virat-AB are like Batman-Superman

Gayle makes ultimate comparison: Virat-AB are like Batman-Superman

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Simply blown away by their pyrotechnics, West Indies left-hander Chris Gayle compared Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers to Marvel comics' superheroes 'Batman' and 'Superman', as the duo lit up the Indian Premier League with some dazzling display of top quality batsmanship.

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.

Gayle fury hits the street

Gayle fury hits the street

Rediff.com19 May 2011

Star batsman Chris Gayle courted controversy on Thursday when he allegedly pushed a reporter of a regional television channel as the latter tried to film him while he was shopping. The former West Indies captain also tried to snatch the camera and microphone from the channel crew.

Injured Gayle out of first England One-dayer

Injured Gayle out of first England One-dayer

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

Chris Gayle's return to international cricket was delayed on Saturday after the powerful West Indies batsman was ruled out of the first One-dayer against England at the Rose Bowl in Southampton with a foot injury.

Gayle blows away Dhoni from top spot

Gayle blows away Dhoni from top spot

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

West Indies captain Chris Gayle has stormed his way back to the number one place in the Reliance Mobile ICC Player Rankings for ODI batsmen after a series of fine performances against New Zealand. The 29-year-old Jamaican has gained five places in the rankings to knock India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Australia's Michael Hussey down to second and third place respectively.

Rohit makes T20 history with attacking century

Rohit makes T20 history with attacking century

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

In six matches this IPL season, Rohit has scored 261 runs at an average of 52.20 and a strike rate of over 167, with a century.

Rohit surpasses Gayle's six-hitting tally

Rohit surpasses Gayle's six-hitting tally

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Rohit Sharma became the most prolific six-hitter in T20 Internationals while his skipper Virat Kohli attained pole position among Indians in the shortest format across all competitions.

Gayle heads home, doubtful for first Test

Gayle heads home, doubtful for first Test

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

West Indies captain Chris Gayle is doubtful for the first Test against Australia starting November 26 after he suddenly left for Jamaica on Wednesday to be with his ailing mother.

Gayle renamed Windies skipper for Oz tour

Gayle renamed Windies skipper for Oz tour

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

West Indies have named Chris Gayle as captain for the three-Test tour of Australia starting on November 18 with the Caribbean side anxious to put the tribulations of the recent players' strike behind them.

Gayle gets WIPA 'Cricketer of the Year' honour

Gayle gets WIPA 'Cricketer of the Year' honour

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

He might be a pariah in West Indies cricket right now but explosive batsman Chris Gayle was the toast of the annual Players Association awards, walking away with the 'Cricketer of the Year' trophy along with another honour.

Real test for South Africa as Gayle back to opening slot

Real test for South Africa as Gayle back to opening slot

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

Chris Gayle will return to the top of the batting order as West Indies look to continue their winning run and secure a semifinal berth when they take on South Africa in the ICC World Twenty20 in Nagpur, on Friday.