| Full Name | Christopher Henry Gayle OD |
| Nick Name | “The Universe Boss” |
| Birth Date | 21st September, 1979 |
| Birth Place | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Profession | Professional Cricketer |
| Nationality | Jamaican |
| Batting/Bowling Style | Left handed batsman/Right-arm offbreak |
| Retirement year | 2023 |
| Income & Salary | $3 million (annual) |
| Net Worth | $45 million |
Chris Gayle calls himself “The Universe Boss” and has played like a boss in his whole career. Gayle is one of the most prominent cricketers West Indies has ever produced; hence, he is one of the richest cricketers in his country. He has played all three formats and scored 19538 runs in 480 games that he played between 1999 and 2021; other than international cricket, Gayle is known for his franchise appearances around the world he has played almost every franchise league and has scored over 10000 runs.
Gayle’s name only is enough to terrify any opposition but he is a very fun-loving person in real life. He is a great ambassador of cricket and can be called the godfather of T20 cricket as he holds almost every record in T20 cricket.
Chris Gayle is from Jamaica and his father was a policeman. His father played a crucial role in his career and was the one to recognize his talent. Surprisingly Gayle credits his first cricket club “Lucas Cricket Club” as one of the most crucial parts of his career and believes it wouldn’t have been cricket if it was not Lucas Cricket Club’s contribution in enhancing his skills.
Chris Gayle has created marvelous records in every format but in T20s, he is just phenomenal. Gayle has won almost every trophy both in franchise cricket and international cricket and also won every personal accolade.
Apart from cricket, Chris Gayle is a charismatic character who likes to party hard after matches and keeps things very simple and charming. He is a very very successful entrepreneur and has excelled in almost every industry which he has entered.
Personal Life and Family of Chris Gayle
| Age | 45 |
| Height | 1.88m |
| Father | Dudley Gayle |
| Mother | Hazel Gayle |
| Wife | Natasha Berridge (m. 2009) |
| Siblings | Vanclive Parris |
| Centuries in International Cricket | 2 – T20, 25 – ODI, 15 – Test |
| Test Debut | 16 March 2000 v Zimbabwe |
| Domestic Cricket debut | 1998 for Jamaica |
| ODI Debut | 11 September 1999 v India |
| T20I Debut | 16 February 2006 v New Zealand |
Chris Gayle was born on September 21, 1979, to Dudley Gayle and Hazel Gayle. His father was a policeman, and his mother sold peanuts and snacks for a living. Gayle was closer to his mother. In 2009, when he returned home from an international trip to take care of his mother. Hazel Gayle took her last breath on November 07, 2018. Chris Gayle has an elder brother named Vanclive Parris. In April 2013, Gayle and his elder brother joined forces to help the struggling Sanguinetti Early Childhood Institute in Spaldings, Clarendon.
Chris Gayle Wife
Chris Gayle is married to the fashion designer Natasha Berridge. This lady was born on August 31, 1986, with a brother named Richard Berridge. Natasha was born in St. Kitts and Nevis Island and founded a ULTRA Carnival product. The couple married on May 31, 2009. They always post their photos with each other on social media.
Chris Gayle Net Worth
Chris Gayle’s net worth is $45 million through his businesses, brand endorsement, and commentaries. His brand value has grown by 42% in the last few years. He also generates his source of income mainly through cricket, and he played in franchise cricket throughout the world; thus, a considerable amount, but IPL stakes hold a significant part of revenue; he had generated more than $6 million throughout his career in IPL and in five years, his wealth has increased up to 20 million. Along with cricket, other sources of income play an essential role in his wealth, such as brand endorsements and Business Ventures. Chis Gayle’s average annual salary is approximately $3 million.
IPL Salary
| Year | Team | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Punjab Kings | ₹ 20,000,000 |
| 2020 (Retain) | Punjab Kings | ₹ 20,000,000 |
| 2019 (Retain) | Punjab Kings | ₹ 20,000,000 |
| 2018 | Punjab Kings | ₹ 20,000,000 |
| 2017 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 75,000,000 |
| 2016 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 75,000,000 |
| 2015 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 75,000,000 |
| 2014 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 75,000,000 |
| 2013 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 34,625,500 |
| 2012 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 32,675,500 |
| 2011 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | ₹ 29,900,000 |
| 2010 | Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹ 37,032,000 |
| 2009 | Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹ 39,296,000 |
| 2008 | Kolkata Knight Riders | ₹ 32,128,000 |
Chris Gayle Endorsement
Chris Gayle endorses many Brands, such as Attitude.com and Spartan Sports in his capacity. He also endorses Sandals Resorts as a part of his cross-endorsement deals with the West Indies Cricket Board. Also, he endorses brands such as Jio and Royal Stag as a part of his cross-endorsement deals with his IPL franchise, Kings XI Punjab. He has earned around $10 million with his endorsements to date.
Chris Gayle Investment
Chris Gayle is not only a very successful person on the cricket field but beyond the boundaries also, he has tasted success. He is a very successful entrepreneur and has invested in many start-ups. Gayle has invested in many Indian start-ups like IONA Entertainment, FlippAR.
He also runs a chain of bars names “The Triple Century Bar 333” in Jamaica which is very successful and popular. Gayle recently also launched his own music production company named “Triple Century Records” after his debut in the music pop industry.
- IONA Entertainment
- Spartan Sports
- FlippAR
- Attitude.com
- The Triple Century 333 Bar
- Triple Century Records
Chris Gayle Music Career
Just Like Dwayne Bravo, Chris Gayle is also a pop music fan and always had a dream of becoming a professional pop music artist. He released his first song called “We Come Out To Part” in 2020 under Dancehall music productions. Since then he has made many songs with many renowned artists like Emiway Bantai. He now has launched his own music company named “Triple Century Records” and will be releasing his latest song in which he would be seen wearing a turban.
List of his songs are:
- We Come Out To Party 2020
- Living di Life 2020
- Jamaica to India 2020
- Out a di Park 2021
- Oh Mama 2021
- Train Line 2021
- Blessings 2021
- Wack We a Wack 2021
- Punjabi Daddy 2021
- Choco Loco 2021
- Wikid Ting 2022
- Tump 2022
- Hot Like Lava 2023
- Kingpin 2023
- Oh Fatima 2023
- Rich and Famous 2024
Chris Gayle Cars, Super Bike, and Yachats
Chris Gayle lives a luxurious lifestyle and has some prestigious cars in his collection. He loves fast-end cars. Gayle is often seen driving his big-price cars in Jamaica and also owns a customized gold-plated Bentley car. He loves beaches and also owns a big luxurious Yacht worth one million dollars.
| Brand | Model | Value |
| Bentley | 24 Carat Gold Universe Boss Bentley | 3.6 crores + |
| Mercedes Benz | Mercedes Benz GL 63 AMG | 90 Lakhs + |
| Audi | Audi R8 | 44 Lakhs + |
| Ferrari | Unknown | 3.50 Crores |
| Harley Davidson | Harley Davidson FXSTSB Bad Boy | 10 Lakhs + |
Chris Gayle’s Property
Chris Gayle resides in his 3-storeyed mansion in Kinston, Jamaica, his home country, which he purchased in 2016. The mansion is worth $2.5 million and has multiple swimming pools, a sports zone, a gaming zone, a bar, and a restaurant. Chris Gayle is well known for holding his parties in this mansion after his matches. He also owns many penthouses across Caribbean islands which are worth more than 10 crores.
Chris Gayle Stats
| Format | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | 50s | 100s | Wickets |
| Test | 103 | 7215 | 333 | 37 | 15 | 73 |
| ODI | 301 | 10480 | 215 | 54 | 25 | 167 |
| T20I | 79 | 1899 | 117 | 14 | 2 | 19 |
| IPL | 142 | 4965 | 175 | 31 | 6 | 18 |
Chris Gayle Controversies
- In 2005, he was caught in a dispute with the West Indies cricket board over his sponsorship deal with Cables and Wireless which also was West Indies title sponsor which was a conflict of interest.
- In 2008, Chris Gayle missed a few series for West Indies before the start of IPL’s inaugural season which led to massive criticism.
- During 2009 year, Before World T20 Chris Gayle was captain of the West Indies side but Gayle openly revealed that he didn’t want to captain West Indies anymore as it affected his game.
- In 2011, Chris Gayle was again in hot water for missing the series against Australia because of the IPL.
- BBL Sexism Incident: In the Big Bash League (BBL), Gayle made flirtatious comments during a live interview with Australian journalist Mel McLaughlin: “Don’t blush, baby.” These remarks were deemed highly inappropriate, and his BBL team, the Melbourne Renegades, subsequently fined him AUD 10,000. Gayle later apologized but insisted that it was a joke.
- Defamation Case Against Fairfax Media: Fairfax Media, an Australian newsgroup, published reports alleging that Gayle exposed himself to a female masseuse in 2015. Gayle denied the accusations and sued for defamation. 2018, he won the case, and Fairfax was ordered to pay damages.
Chris Gayle Achievement
- T20 cricket: Gayle is the first and only player to score more than 1,000 sixes in T20s. He also holds the record for the highest score in T20 cricket, with 175 runs off 66 balls.
- Test cricket: Gayle is the first West Indian to score a triple century in Test cricket, which he achieved twice.
- ODIs: Gayle was the first West Indian to score a double century in a World Cup match.
- IPL: Gayle was the fastest batsman to score 4,000 runs in the IPL and the only player to hit 300 sixes in the IPL.
- ICC Champions Trophy: Gayle played a key role in the West Indies’ success in the 2004 ICC Champions Trophy.
- ICC T20 World Cups: Gayle played a key role in the West Indies’ victories in the 2012 and 2016 ICC T20 World Cups.
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FAQs about Chris Gayle
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Ans. Chris Gayle’s highest score in ODI is 215, and in T20 is 117.
