Chris Gayle Biography
Chris Gayle, born September 21, 1979, in Kingston, Jamaica, is a renowned cricketer celebrated for his explosive batting. He made his debut for the West Indies in 1999 and quickly gained a reputation for his powerful hitting. Gayle holds numerous records, including the highest individual score in T20 cricket and the fastest century in T20 history. Known as “The Universe Boss,” he has played in various T20 leagues worldwide, contributing to the sport’s global popularity. Despite controversies, his charismatic personality and exceptional talent have made him one of cricket’s most entertaining and influential figures.
General Information About Famous Cricketer Chris Gayle
Full Name Christopher Henry Gayle Nickname The Universe Boss Profession Cricketer Date of Birth September 21, 1979 Current Age 46 years, 0 months, 12 days Wife Natasha Berridge Nationality Jamaican
Exploring Chris Gayle Personal Journey
Name Chris Gayle Birth Name Christopher Henry Gayle Nick Name The Universe Boss Height 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm) Figure Athletic Weight 98 kg (216 lbs) Eye Color Dark Brown Hair Color Black Religion Christianity Present Address Kingston, Jamaica Hometown Kingston, Jamaica
Chris Gayle Education
Level of Education Details School Excelsior High School, Jamaica College N/A Other Training Lucas Cricket Club, Jamaica
Chris Gayle Favorite
Category Favorite Food Jamaican Jerk Chicken Actor/Actress Denzel Washington Musicians Bob Marley Song “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley Book N/A Hobbies Dancing, Playing Video Games Films Scarface Colour Red Perfume N/A Director N/A Holiday Destinations Australia, Thailand Likes Music, Parties, Sports Cars
Chris Gayle Relationship Journey
Chris Gayle Career Journey
Category Details Test Debut March 16, 2000, vs. Zimbabwe ODI Debut September 11, 1999, vs. India T20I Debut February 16, 2006, vs. New Zealand West Indies 1999 – Present IPL Teams Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Punjab Kings Other T20 Teams Melbourne Renegades, Sydney Thunder, Barisal Burners, Karachi Kings, Jamaica Tallawahs, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, and many others Records Highest individual score in T20 (175*), Fastest T20 century (30 balls), Most centuries in T20 cricket (22) Awards ICC ODI Team of the Year (2006, 2010), Wisden Cricketer of the Year (2013) Test Retirement September 2014 ODI Retirement August 2019 T20I Status Active in various T20 leagues around the world
Chris Gayle Career Statistics
International Information
Category Details National Side West Indies (1999–2021) Test Debut (Cap 230) 16 March 2000 vs Zimbabwe Last Test 5 September 2014 vs Bangladesh ODI Debut (Cap 97) 11 September 1999 vs India Last ODI 14 August 2019 vs India ODI Shirt No. 45, 301[a] T20I Debut (Cap 6) 16 February 2006 vs New Zealand Last T20I 6 November 2021 vs Australia
Domestic Team Information
Years Team 1998/99–2018/19 Jamaica[b] 2009–2010 Kolkata Knight Riders 2009/10–2010/11 Western Australia 2011–2017 Royal Challengers Bangalore 2011/12–2012/13 Sydney Thunder 2012–2022 Fortune Barishal 2013–2016, 2019 Jamaica Tallawahs 2015–2016 Somerset 2016 Lahore Qalandars 2017–2018, 2021 St Kitts and Nevis Patriots 2017–2019 Rangpur Riders 2017 Karachi Kings 2018–2021 Punjab Kings 2018–2019 Jozi Stars 2021 Quetta Gladiators
Career Statistics
Competition Test ODI T20I FC Matches 103 301 79 180 Runs Scored 7,214 10,480 1,899 13,226 Batting Avg 42.18 37.83 27.92 44.83 100s/50s 15/37 25/54 2/14 32/64 Top Score 333 215 117 333 Balls Bowled 7,109 7,424 381 12,511 Wickets 73 167 20 132 Bowl Avg 42.73 35.48 22.00 39.34 5 Wickets 2 1 0 2 10 Wickets 0 0 0 0 Best Bowling 5/34 5/46 2/15 5/34 Catches 96 124 20 158
Medal Record
Event Result Location ICC Champions Trophy Winner 2004 England Runner-up 2006 India ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Winner 2012 Sri Lanka Winner 2016 India
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