5 instances when Chris Gayle was involved in off-field controversies
Chris Gayle is a mercurial player on the field. A hard charging, no holds barred hurricane who may have the meteorological department officially recognize a Gaylestorm as a phenomenon someday. He isn't one to take delight in carefully placed little nicks to fetch a run or two. To watch him play is to watch instant gratification personified as he slams the ball around with a vengeance. Off the field, he is just as hard hitting when it comes to seeking instant gratification. At times his actions have landed him in hot water, other times it has caused the stalwart guardians of the gentleman's sport to roll their eyes at what they perceive as an affront to the sport. Here is a look at 5 instances where he was involved in off field controversies.
#1 Chris Gayle flirts with Mel McLaughlin
Chris Gayle has just courted controversy by attempting to court a reporter while she was interviewing him. She asked him about his batting and he steered the conversation off course by saying “I wanted to come and have an interview with you as well. That’s the reason why I’m here, just to see your eyes for the first time. It’s nice so. Hopefully we can win this game and have a drink after. Don’t blush baby.” She curtly replied “I’m not blushing.”
Gayle has come under intense scrutiny for his comments and has issued an apology which has also come under fire.