Chris Gayle is the only batsman to have ever hit a six off the first ball of a test match. Chris Gayle is the Sachin Tendulkar of the shortest format when it comes in terms of hitting tons. This Jamaican Giant is widely recognized for his huge hitting abilities and has titled his autobiography Six Machine, which aptly suits him. Nicknamed as Universe Boss, Chris Gayle plays international cricket for West Indies and has numerous world records from scoring centuries to hitting maximums
Chris Gayle | |
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Nickname: | Universe Boss, World Boss |
Profession: | Cricketer |
Biography | |
Autobiography: | Six Machine: I Don’t Like Cricket…I Love It |
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Physical Appearance | |
Chris Gayle Height in feet | 6’2″ |
Weight (approx.): | 95-98 Kg |
Eye Colour: | Black |
Hair Colour: | Black |
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Personal Life | |
Date of Birth: | 21 September 1979 |
Chris Gayle Age | 41 years |
Birth Place: | Kingston Jamaica |
Zodiac sign/Sun sign: | Virgo |
Nationality: | Jamaican |
School: | Excelsior High School |
College: | NA |
Educational Qualifications: | High Schools |
Signature: | NA |
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Father: | Dudley Gayle |
Mother: | NA |
Sister: | Yes |
Brother: | Yes |
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Religion: | Catholic |
Address: | NA |
Cricket Career | |
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International Debut: | |
Test: | vs Zimbabwe on 16 March 2000 |
ODI: | vs India on 11 September 1998 |
T20: | vs New Zealand on 16 February 2016 |
Jersey Number: | #45 (WI), #333 (IPL) |
Domestic/State Team: | Jamaica, Worcestershire, Stanford Superstars, Kolkata Knight Riders, Western Australia, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sydney Thunder, Matabeleland Tuskers, Barisal Burners, Jamaica Tallawahs, Dhaka Gladiators, Highveld Lions, Somerset, Barisal Bulls, Lahore Qalandars, Chittagong Vikings, Multan Sultans, Kings XI Punjab, Karachi Kings, Rangpur Riders, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Melbourne Renegades (2018 and present) |
Nature on field: | Fun loving |
Likes to play against: | NA |
Favourite Shot: | Pull shot |
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Hobbies: | Travelling, Dancing, Party freak |
Favourite Batsmen: | Not known (Chris Gayle: “I’m actually the greatest batsman of all time”) |
Favourite Bowlers: | NA |
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Favourite sports personalities: | Cristiano Ronaldo |
Favourite Food: | Sea Food, Ackee and Salt Fish |
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Favourite Destinations: | NA |
Smoking/Alcohol: | Not known/Yes |
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Cars Collection: | Mercedes – GL 63 AMG, Land Cruiser |
Chris Gayle Wife | |
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Marital Status: | Married |
Chris Gayle Girlfriend: | NA |
Chris Gayle Wife: | Natasha Berridge |
Marriage Date: | NA |
Children: | Kris-Allyna Gayle |
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