Chris Gayle is a West Indies International Cricket who plays international cricket matches for west indies and currently playing for Punjab kings in the Indian premier league (IPL) 2021. Chris Gayle is a Right-arm off-break Bowler and Left-handed batsman.
Chris Gayle Biography, Lifestyle, Wiki, Height, Weight, Age, Salary, Net Worth, Income, Girlfriend, Wife, Family, House, Cars, Records, Awards & Facts
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Biography/Wiki
Full Name
Christopher Henry Gayle
Nickname
Gayleforce, GayleStorm, Universe Boss
Profession
Cricketer
Batting
Left-handed
Bowling
Right-arm off-break
Jersey Number
- #45 West Indies International Cricket Team
- #333 Kings XI Punjab (IPL)
Teams
- National Team – West Indies International Cricket Team
- Domestic Team – Jamaica Domestic Cricket Team
- IPL 2020 Team – Kings XI Punjab (IPL)
Personal Life
Date of Birth / Birthplace
Gayle was born on 21 September 1979 in Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies.
Age
He is currently 42 years old (as in 2021).
Sun Sign
Virgo
Nationality
Jamaican
Religion
Christianity
Hometown
Kingston, Jamaica
Education
- School –
- Excelsior High School, Jamaica
- College –
- N/A
- Educational Qualification –
- 10th Standard
Physical Statistics And More
Height (approx.)
- In feet – 6 feet 3 inches
- In centimeters – 191 cm
- In meters – 1.91 m
Weight (approx.)
- In Kilograms – 95 kg
- In Pounds – 209 lbs
Body Measurements (approx.)
- Chest: 44 Inches
- Waist: 35 Inches
- Biceps: 15 inches
Eye Color
Black
Hair Color
Black
Family & Relationship
Chris Gayle Parents & Siblings
- Father – Dudley Gayle (Worked as a policeman)
- Mother – Hazel Gayle (sell peanuts and snacks)
- Siblings – Wayne Gayle (Younger), Vanclive Parris (Elder Elder) more 3
Girlfriend & Spouse
- Chris Gayle dated –
- Natasha Berridge
Marital Status
Married
- Wife – Natasha Berridge
- Children’s –
- Daughters – 1
Career
Career turning point
Gayle played multiple series including the Indian premier league, Pakistan premier league, and Bangladesh premier league He was made captain of the West Indies side in the ICC T20 World Cup 2009. His impressive T20 performances attracted franchises and were taken by Kolkata Knight Riders for 3.2 crores inIPL auction 2008.
ODI Debut
Chris made his One Day International debut when he was just 19 years old on 10 September 1999, playing against India at Toronto in Canada. Where he scored only one run at batting on no.4. and bowled 6 overs gives 37 runs.
Test Debut
In 2000, he played his first test match against Zimbabwe at Trinidad on 15 March 2000. Where Chris made 33 in the first innings and a golden duck in the second inning.
T20 Debut
On 16 February 2006, Chris played his first international T20 against Eden Park in Auckland. Where He opened the innings and scored just 10 runs off 12 balls.
IPL Debut
Chris Gayle was selected for team Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL auction 2008 for 3.2 crores and played his debut match in 2008.
Chris Gayle Salary
Chris Gayle’s salary is 3 crore per year in the west indies cricket team and he has earned around 58.5 crores from Ipl since 2008.
| Name | Chris Gayle Salary |
|---|---|
| Monthly Income & Salary | Rs. 30 Lakhs + |
| Annual Income | Rs. 3 Crores + |
| Brand endorsement Fees | Rs. 20-30 Lakhs |
| Income Source | West Indies Cricket, IPL, Brands |
| Retainer Fee | NA |
| Test Fee | NA |
| ODI Fee | NA |
| T20 Fee | NA |
| IPL 2021 Fees | Rs. 2 Crores |
| IPL Total Income | Rs. 58.5 Crores |
Chris Gayle’s overall IPL Earnings :
| Year | Team | IPL Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Punjab Kings | Rs. 2.00 crore |
| 2020 | Punjab Kings | Rs. 2.00 crore |
| 2019 | Punjab Kings | Rs. 2.00 crore |
| 2018 | Kings XI Punjab | Rs. 2.00 crore |
| 2017 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Rs. 7.50 crore |
| 2016 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Rs. 7.50 crore |
| 2015 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Rs. 7.50 crore |
| 2014 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Rs. 7.50 crore |
| 2013 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Rs. 3.46 crore |
| 2012 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Rs. 3.26 crore |
| 2011 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Rs. 2.99 crore |
| 2010 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rs. 3.70 crore |
| 2009 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rs. 3.92 crore |
| 2008 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Rs. 3.21 crore |
| Total | Rs. 58.5 crore |
Chris Gayle Net worth
Chris Gayle has an estimated total Networth of INR 258 Crores ($ 37 Million) in 2021, and His main source of income is Brand Endorsements and playing cricket.
| Name | Chris Gayle Net Worth |
|---|---|
| Net Worth (2021) | $37 Million |
| Net Worth In Indian Rupees | Rs. 258 Crores |
| Personal Properties | Not Known |
| Investments | Not Known |
Chris Gayle Cars And Bikes Collection
Chris Gayle has a lot of luxury Cars collection including :
- GL 63 AMG – Mercedes
- Land Cruiser V8
- Harley Davidson FXSTSB
Some Lesser Known Facts About Chris Gayle
• Chris gayle suffered from the problem of irregular heartbeat, a thing which caused him many difficulties during his early days in cricket.
• He became the first cricketer in Test cricket history to smash the first ball of a Test match for a six
• Gayle is a record holder for making the fastest century in professional cricket. During IPL 2013 against Pune Warriors
• He made 100 runs in just 30 balls.
• Gayle is the first Jamaican cricketer to score 7000 runs in ODIs and take wickets in excess of 150.
• Chris Gayle is the first player in cricket history to score a double century in World Cup.
• Chris Gayle completed his studies at Excelsior High School, Jamaica.
• Gayle started his cricket career with Lucas Cricket Club in Kingston, Jamaica.
• Gayle married Natasha Berridge in 2009.
• Gayle is the only player to score a triplet of centuries – a triple hundred in Tests, double hundred in ODIs, and a hundred in T20Is
• Gayle is the first ever batsman to hit 1000 sixes in T20 cricket.
• On 23rd April 2013, Gayle broke the record for the fastest ever T20 hundred by making 175 runs from 66 balls for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors India in the IPL, which is also the highest score ever by a batsman in T20 history.