Scored two Test triple centuries, one of only four batsmen in the game's history ever to do so.
Won the ICC T20 World Cup twice with the West Indies, in both 2012 and 2016.
Opened the batting across all three international formats for the West Indies for over two decades.
Became the standout limited-overs batsman of his generation for a golden-era West Indies side.
Chris Gayle
Cricket Icon — 'The Universe Boss'
The most destructive opener T20 has seen
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Chris Gayle is a Jamaican cricketer regarded as the most destructive opening batsman in the history of Twenty20 cricket. Self-styled as 'The Universe Boss', he holds a string of records including the most sixes in professional cricket and the highest individual T20 score, an unbeaten 175 off 66 balls. A two-time ICC T20 World Cup winner with the West Indies, he is also one of only four batsmen to have scored two Test triple centuries. A global franchise superstar, he lit up leagues across the world from the IPL to the Big Bash with fearless power-hitting. Charismatic and larger than life, he became one of cricket's most recognisable entertainers and a defining figure of the T20 era.
T20I Performance
Cricket West Indies - International
Opening Batsman, West Indies September 1999 to December 2021 22 years & 4 months
IPL, Big Bash, CPL & World Leagues - International
Global T20 Franchise Star January 2008 to December 2021 14 years
Hit an unbeaten 175 off just 66 balls for Royal Challengers Bangalore, a record individual T20 score.
Holds the all-time record for the most sixes hit in professional cricket across all formats.
Starred across the IPL, Big Bash, CPL and franchise leagues right around the world.
Drew huge crowds globally as one of T20 cricket's biggest box-office attractions.
Holds the all-time record for the most sixes hit in professional cricket across all formats.
Starred across the IPL, Big Bash, CPL and franchise leagues right around the world.
Drew huge crowds globally as one of T20 cricket's biggest box-office attractions.
International & Franchise Cricket - International
Record-Breaking Milestones January 2005 to December 2021 17 years
Made 215 against Zimbabwe at the 2015 World Cup, the first double century in World Cup history.
Was the first batsman to hit a six off the very first ball of a Test match.
Scored over ten thousand runs in one-day international cricket for the West Indies.
Set the record for the most sixes hit across all of professional cricket.
Was the first batsman to hit a six off the very first ball of a Test match.
Scored over ten thousand runs in one-day international cricket for the West Indies.
Set the record for the most sixes hit across all of professional cricket.
Career Highlights
Lucas Cricket Club, Kingston
Club & Youth Cricket, Kingston (June 1992 to June 1998)
Jamaica Cricket
West Indies Domestic Cricket (July 1998 to December 1999)
Legacy
The Universe Boss
Highest T20 score (175*)
A global box-office draw
Most sixes in cricket
Honours
ICC T20 World Cup (2012 & 2016)
International Cricket Council (January 2016 to Present)
Franchise league titles
Franchise Cricket (January 2013 to Present)
Exclusive Traits
- Power Hitting
- Six-Hitting
- Opening Batting
- T20 Batting
- Big-Innings Building
- Off-Spin Bowling
- Intimidation Factor
- Match Entertainment
- Timing
- Big-Match Presence
Langauges
English
Native or Bilingual ProficiencySpanish
Limited Working ProficiencyPersonal Info
Nationality
JamaicanDate of Birth
1979-09-21Gender
MaleSport
Cricket (Opening Batsman)Notable For
Two-time T20 World Cup winnerActivities
& Interests
Play with Dog
Dating
Sculpting
Bowling
Travelling
Swimming
On Phone
Dancing
Personal Skills
