West Indies cricket superstar Chris Gayle has showcased his admiration for football legend Cristiano Ronaldo in his latest Instagram video. The clip shows Gayle running on a baseball field, then performing Ronaldo’s famous ‘siuuu’ celebration before receiving a special jersey from Canadian professional team Toronto Blue Jays. Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has also reacted to the video, responding with a laughing emoji.
Gayle has always been known for his humorous nature and is quite active on social media. He recently posted a funny reel on social media, expressing his disappointment over Royal Challengers Bangalore’s exit from IPL 2023. The clip features Gayle mourning their failure to enter the playoffs with the Bollywood song ‘Apun Jaise Tapori’ from the movie ‘Munna Bhai MBBS’ playing in the background.
During his time in IPL, Gayle played 142 matches and scored 4965 runs, averaging close to 40 with a strike rate of almost 150. He still holds the record for scoring the highest runs (175 not out) in a single inning of IPL. Gayle played for RCB from 2011 to 2017 before moving on to other franchises.
In his illustrious career, Gayle has played 103 Tests, 301 ODIs, and 79 T20Is for West Indies, amassing 7214, 10480, and 1899 runs, respectively. He is regarded as one of cricket’s greatest entertainers with his aggressive batting style and his love for celebrations.
The video has gained a lot of views and likes on social media, with fans appreciating Gayle’s tribute to Ronaldo. It is no secret that Gayle is a big fan of the former Manchester United and Real Madrid superstar, and has often spoken about his admiration for him.
It is great to see Gayle enjoying his time in baseball and still entertaining fans around the world. The video is a reminder of his jovial nature and his passion for sports. Fans will be eagerly waiting to see more of Gayle’s antics on social media, as he continues to entertain us both on and off the field.