Chris Gayle is a professional Jamaican cricketer regarded as one of the finest batsmen of his generation. From 2007 to 2010, he served as the captain of the West Indies' Test side. In addition to his successful career with the West Indies, he is also known for his glittering career with a number of teams, including the Jamaica national cricket team, the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Royal Challengers Bangalore. He is one of a handful of players in world cricket to achieve the great feat of scoring two triple centuries.
He became a father for the first time in 2016 after Natasha Berridge bore him a daughter named Blush.
He sparked a sexism scandal in 2016 after flirting with renowned Australian female reporter Mel McLaughlin during a live TV interview. He was subsequently fined for his actions.
Chris Gayle is a famous Jamaican cricketer, who was born on September 21, 1979. As a person born on this date, Chris Gayle is listed in our database as the 18th most popular celebrity for the day (September 21) and the 93rd most popular for the year (1979).
People born on September 21 fall under the Zodiac sign of Virgo, the Virgin. Chris Gayle is the 382nd most popular Virgo.
Aside from information specific to Chris Gayle's birthday, Chris Gayle is the 8th most famous Jamaican.
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