Chris Gayle

Chris Gayle Biography 2025 Age, Height, Weight, Net Worth, Salary, Born and More

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Chris Gayle Biography, Christopher Henry Gayle, born on September 21, 1979, in Jamaica, is a legendary cricketer who represented the West Indies from 1999 to 2021. Widely known as “The Universe Boss,” Gayle is regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of T20 cricket. He played an instrumental role in helping the West Indies win the 2004 ICC Champions Trophy, the 2012 ICC World Twenty20, and the 2016 ICC World Twenty20. Gayle has set numerous records across all formats of the game, becoming the most capped player for the West Indies in international cricket. He is the only player in history to score a triple century in Tests, a double century in ODIs, and a century in T20Is. Additionally, Gayle is the first player to amass over 14,000 runs and hit more than 1,000 sixes in T20 cricket.

Chris Gayle Biography

Chris Gayle, born on September 21, 1979, in Kingston, Jamaica, is a renowned West Indian cricketer and actor. He has made a significant mark in the cricket world with his explosive batting and all-around skills. Beyond his cricketing career, Gayle has also dabbled in acting, appearing in projects such as Formula 1 (1950), Emiway Bantai & Chris Gayle: Jamaica to India (2021), and Skore: Champion Song (2017). Cricket Career Gayle has played for several domestic and international teams throughout his illustrious career. His major teams include West Indies, Jamaica, Stanford Superstars, ICC World XI, Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Western Australia, Sydney Thunder, Matabeleland Tuskers, and Worcestershire.

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Chris Gayle Biography Details

Full name Christopher Henry Gayle
Born 21 September 1979 (age 45)
Kingston, Jamaica
Nickname Universe Boss, Gayle Force, Gayle Storm
Batting Left-handed
Bowling Right-arm off-break
Role Batting-all rounder
National side · West Indies (1999–2021)
Test debut (cap 230) 16 March 2000 v Zimbabwe
Last Test 5 September 2014 v Bangladesh
ODI debut (cap 97) 11 September 1999 v India
Last ODI 14 August 2019 v India
ODI shirt no. 45, 301
T20I debut (cap 6) 16 February 2006 v New Zealand
Last T20I 6 November 2021 v Australia
Category Players Biography

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About Chris Gayle

Christopher Henry Gayle OD is a Jamaican cricketer who has played international cricket for the West Indies from 1999 to 2021. Nicknamed “The Universe Boss”, Gayle is widely regarded as the greatest Twenty20 batsman ever.

  • Born: 21 September 1979 (age 45 years), Kingston, Jamaica
  • Dates joined: 2018 (Multan Sultans, Jozi Stars, …) ·
  • Spouse: Natasha Berridge (m. 2009)
  • Height: 88 m
  • Number of centuries: 25
  • Parents: Dudley Gayle
  • Siblings: Vanclive Parris

Early Career

Gayle’s cricket journey began at the Lucas Cricket Club in Kingston, Jamaica, where he credited his success to the club, stating, “If it wasn’t for Lucas, I don’t know where I’d be today, maybe on the streets.” The nursery at the club was later named in his honor. Gayle’s international career took off when he was made captain of the West Indies for the 2009 ICC T20 World Cup, after facing criticism for his absence from an international series due to IPL commitments. In the tournament, Gayle scored a quickfire 88 in the opening match, helping the West Indies defeat Australia, though they lost to Sri Lanka in the semi-final.

Bio/Wiki

Full Name Christopher Henry Gayle
Nickname(s) Crampy, Gayleforce, Master Storm, GayleStorm, Universe Boss
Profession Cricketer

Physical Stats & More

Height (approx.) in centimeters- 191 cm
in meters- 1.91 m
feet inches- 6’ 3”
Weight (approx.) in kilograms- 95 kg
in pounds- 209 lbs
Body Measurements (approx.) Chest: 44 inches
Waist: 35 inches
Biceps: 15 inches
Eye Colour Black
Hair Colour Black

Cricket

International Debut Test- 16 March 2000 against Zimbabwe
ODI- 11 September 1999 against India
T20- 16 February 2006 against New Zealand
Jersey Number # 45 (West Indies)
# 333 (IPL)
Domestic/State Teams Barisal Burners, Dhaka Gladiators, Jamaica, Jamaica Tallawahs, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Matabeleland Tuskers, Melbourne Renegades, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Somerset, Stanford Superstars, Sydney Thunder, Worcestershire
Nature on field Calm & Jolly nature but an aggressive batsman
Batting Style Left-handed
Bowling Style Right-arm Off Spin
Favourite Shot Pull Shot
Records (main ones) Became the 4th player to hit 2 triple centuries in Test matches.
He has scored the highest T20 individual score (175*)
The first player to score a double century in a World Cup.
The first West Indian to get 7000+ runs and take 150 wickets in ODIs.He became the first player to hit six on the first ball of a test match.The first player to score a century in all three forms of Cricket.
The first player to reach 10,000 runs in T20 cricket.
Fastest player to reach 4000 IPL runs (112 innings).
He holds the record for hitting the most sixes (more than 500) in international cricket.
Career Turning Point When he scored 3 centuries against India in 2002, he became the 3rd West Indian to score 1000+ runs in a calendar year.

Personal Life

Date of Birth 21 September 1979
Age (as in 2025) 45 Years
Birthplace Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies
Zodiac sign/Sun sign Virgo
Nationality Jamaican
Hometown Kingston, Jamaica
School Excelsior High School, Jamaica
College/University N/A
Educational Qualifications 10th Standard
Religion Christianity
Food Habit Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies Dancing, Driving, Listening to Bollywood songs
Tattoo(s) He has many tattoos all over his body (mainly on arms & chest)
Controversies • In 2005, he was involved in a kind of cold war with West Indies Cricket Board over the sponsorship issues. For this reason, he has been the center of controversies ever since.
• In 2016, a media company in Australia, Fairfax Media, published a series of articles which alleged Gayle exposed himself to massage therapist Leanne Russell during a cricket tournament. The same year, Gayle filed a defamation case against the Fairfax Media, and on 3 December 2018, Gayle won the defamation case and was awarded $300,000 against Fairfax Media.

Relationships & More

Marital Status Unmarried
Affairs/Girlfriends Natasha Berridge (Partner)

Family

Wife/Spouse N/A
Children Son- None
Daughter- Blush
Parents Father- Dudley Gayle (Worked as a policeman)
Mother- Hazel Gayle (she used to sell peanuts and snacks)
Siblings 5, including Vanclive Parris, Wayne Gayle (Younger)

Favourite Things

Favourite Food(s) Ackee, Saltfish
Favourite Movies Rambo Series
Favourite Actor Amitabh Bachchan
Favourite Actress Deepika Padukone

Style Quotient

Cars Collection GL 63 AMG – Mercedes, Land Cruiser V8
Bikes Collection Harley Davidson FXSTSB Bad Boy

Money Factor

Salary (approx.) ₹2 Crore or $278,292 (Retaining Fee, IPL 2018, 2019)
Approximate yearly income: $7.5 million
Net Worth (approx.) $45 million

 

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