Chris Gayle
'Gayle an absolute legend but nowhere near fans' expectations at T20 World Cup'
He also said that though Chris Gayle was an "absolute legend" of the game, he didn't have the type of tournament that the fans would have hoped for. The two-time World T20 champions bowed out after managing only one win in their 'Super 12' Group 1 and finished fifth among six teams. Among the reasons being cited for the Kieron Pollard-led side's debacle is the fact that several key players were over the hill
Gayle says he has not made a decision to retire just yet, but the 'end is coming'
Speaking ahead of the game against Australia, which the two-time T20 World Cup champions lost by eight wickets on Saturday, Gayle had dropped hints that this could be his last game for the country, saying "I'm semi-retired. I'm one away."
T20 World Cup: 'Memorable moment' when Dhoni caught up with Gayle
India defeated England by seven-wickets in their first warm-up match on Monday. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) took to Twitter after the match to share a picture of Dhoni chatting with Gayle. West Indies Cricket, too, shared a series of photos on social media featuring MSD, Dwayne Bravo, Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, Gayle and former South African pacer Dale Steyn.
Chris Gayle has to open the batting: Gautam Gambhir
"He has to open the batting. If Chris Gayle is in your team, then why would you want him to bat at number three. It makes no sense for anyone to put Chris Gayle at number three. West Indies did that, Punjab Kings did that. I have no clue why someone would do that," said Gambhir on Star Sports.
Gayle going strong at 42
The Jamaican, who will turn 42 in just over two months, still remains the key to West Indies' fortunes in the T20 World Cup this year. He powered to a 38-ball 67, hitting seven sixes and four fours, helping his team chase down a target of 142 in the third T20 International against Australia on Monday night . The knock helped him become the only batsman to get to 14,000 runs.
Chris Gayle hits half-century as West Indies win T20I series
West Indies have taken an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. The hosts had won the opening match by 18 runs and the second by 56 runs at the same venue. Chris Gayle slammed a 38-ball 67 as West Indies won the third T20 International against Australia by six wickets to secured their first series win in a multi-match bilateral series in any format against the visitors since March 1995 here on Tuesday.
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