Who is Chris Gayle? Know About His Relationships, Family, Career, Stats and More

Chris Gayle is a veteran player of the West Indies team who used to play as a left-handed batsman and a right-arm off-break bowler. He was given the name “Universe Boss" as he had the ability to hit powerful shots and give record-breaking performances. Gayle made his debut for the West Indies in 1999 by playing his first ODI match against India. He officially retired from international cricket in 2023 and played his last international match in the 2021 T20 World Cup against Australia. Gayle is now playing in the World Championship of Legends Cricket 2025 as the captain of the team, West Indies Champions. He is a consistent player who has played well in both international cricket and franchise T20 leagues.

Chris Gayle Biography

The 6 feet 2 inches tall cricketer was born in Kingston, Jamaica, on September 21, 1979, and played as an all-rounder with the West Indies National Cricket Team. Chris Gayle started playing cricket from a very young age, which helped him to make the basics of cricket very clear. He made his debut in the U-19 cricket for the West Indies in 1998, and with his exceptional performance, he earned himself a place in the national cricket team. Gayle is one of the entertaining and legendary players in cricket history.

Chris Gayle Religion & Caste

Chris Gayle is a Christian by religion and has faith in the traditions and value system of his religion. He belongs to Jamaica, and most of the people there follow the Christian religion without discriminating on the basis of caste.

Chris Gayle Family

The West Indies cricketer comes from a very loving and supportive family that played an important role in his success. In his family, Chris Gayle had his father, mother, and two brothers who always encouraged him to give his best in the cricket field. They all have seen him struggle and do hard work to reach to an international platform and earn respect from all over the world.

Chris Gayle Father

Chris Gayle's father is Dudley Gayle, who used to work as a police officer in Jamaica. He saw passion in Gayle's eyes and thus supported him in his cricketing journey. Dudley has played a very influential role in his career and has shaped him as a global icon.

Chris Gayle Mother

The all-rounder cricketer's mother is Hazel Gayle, and she used to sell peanuts and snacks on the streets for a living. Chris Gayle's mother always provided him emotional support, and has left a lasting impact on his career. Although Hazel died on November 7, 2018, Gayle always remembers her.

Chris Gayle Brother

Chris Gayle has an elder brother, Vanclive Parris, and a younger brother, Wayne Gayle. Vaclive used to play youth-level cricket in Jamaica and has co-founded a record label with Gayle. All of them were brought up together with love and care.

Chris Gayle Sister

There is no publicly available information about Chris Gayle's sister, as he does not have a sister. He only had two brothers, with whom he was brought up.

Chris Gayle Instagram

Chris Gayle does have an Instagram account under the name of @chrisgayle333, where he has more than 6.9 million followers and has posted around 663 posts. On his Instagram, he has posted mostly about his cricket career, achievements, family, pictures from vacations, or any sports event.

Chris Gayle Twitter

He also has an X [formerly Twitter] account under the name of @henrygayle, where he has more than 4.8 million followers. On his Twitter, Chris Gayle has posted pictures related to his cricket career, achievements, and many sports events.

Chris Gayle Facebook

Chris Gayle also has a Facebook account under the handle @Chris Gayle, where he has more than 13 million followers. On his Facebook, he has mostly posted his own pictures related to recent trips or from any event.

Chris Gayle Jersey

At the start of his international career, Chris Gayle used to wear the jersey number 45 while playing matches. But after he scored his highest Test runs[333], he started wearing the jersey number 333 in all international matches. Gayle also wears the jersey number 333 while playing in franchise T20 leagues, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have retired his jersey number as a tribute to this legendary player.

Chris Gayle Relationship

Chris Gayle was in a long-term relationship with Natasha Berridge, who is now his wife. The couple got married in 2008, and since then, they have been a very important part of each other's lives. Gayle often posts pictures with his wife and expresses his love for her.

Chris Gayle Wife

The West Indies player's wife is Natasha Berridge, who works as a Jamaican fashion designer and entrepreneur and has started her own carnival costume label “Ultra". Chris Gayle wife is a fitness freak who lives a very vibrant life. The couple also has a beautiful daughter named Kris‑Allyna, who was born on April 20, 2016.

Chris Gayle Net Worth & Salary

Chris Gayle net worth is estimated to be around $45 million, which is approximately ₹375 crore. His total net worth came out after including his past central contract, different match fees, franchise T20 leagues' salary, and other endorsement deals. Gayle used to earn around $3 million per year with his West Indies central contract and match fees for all the formats. He has played in Indian Premier League till 2021, and his total IPL earnings are estimated to be around ₹56.6 crore, which is $7 million. Gayle also earns well through the BBL, CPL, and other franchises' salaries. He also owns his own strip club, mansion, and luxury car collection, which shows his luxurious life. He is one of the cricket players who has never attended college and is still doing well in his life.

Chris Gayle Career

Chris Gayle career has been amazing, and he has ruled the international cricket platform for over two decades. He made his international debut in 1999 by playing his first ODI match against India. The “Universe Boss” holds several records in his international career as he is one of the players who has made the fastest centuries in Test and is also the first player to score a T20I century. Gayle had also played well in the IPL, as he is in the list of top 10 batsmen with the most fifties in the Indian Premier League.

International Career

The “Universe Boss” made his international ODI debut on September 01, 1999, against India. Then he made his Test debut against Zimbabwe on March 16, 2000, and finally debuted in the T20I format on February 16, 2006, against New Zealand. Chris Gayle is one of the four players who have hit two triple-centuries in the Test format and was known for his power-hitting skills. He has played 103 Test matches, 301 ODI matches, and 79 T20I matches in his career. Gayle has scored a total of 19,593 international runs and has also taken 260 international wickets with a good average. He officially retired from international cricket in 2023 and has scored more than 10,00 runs specifically in ODIs.

Other Leagues Career

Apart from his international career, Chris Gayle has played exceptionally well in the franchise T20 leagues such as BPL, CPL, IPL, BBL, and many more. In the IPL, he has played for three teams: Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Punjab Kings. Gayle has played 142 IPL matches and has scored a total of 4,965 runs and has taken 18 wickets. He has also given record-breaking performances in the other T20 leagues by playing with various teams. Gayle has also made a record by becoming the few players to have scored more than 10,000 T20 runs by playing in various leagues.

Chris Gayle Achievements & Awards

Chris Gayle has achieved a lot in his international as well as T20 league career by playing consistently in matches. In 2006, he became the first player to hit a six on the first ball of a Test match. Gayle is also the first player to score a double century in a World Cup match by scoring 215 runs against Zimbabwe in 2015. In 2012 and 2016, he was part of the West Indies team when they won the T20 World Cup. Gayle is one of the few players who have hit two Test triple centuries in 205 and 2010 by scoring 317 and 333 respectively. He has also dominated the T20 leagues by making the records of Fastest T20 century & most sixes in a single season. From 2012 to 2019, Gayle won most of the Player-of-the-Series awards in ODIs.