Twitter Bows Down To Chris Gayle As He Bids Farewell To ODI Cricket

Legendary West Indies batsman Chris Gayle bid farewell to ODI cricket on a high playing a swashbuckling knock of 72 runs in the third ODI against India at the Port of Spain in Trinidad. He along with Evin Lewis games the host a brisk start as they look to end the series in a draw.

Gayle finishes on a high

West Indies came into this game with 1-0 and their best man Chirs Gayle gave the perfect start to avoid another series defeat. Jason Holder won the toss and opted to bat first on a flat deck in Trinidad, and his openers did justice to his decision. Bhuvneshwar Kumar made a steady start, but once Gayle broke the shackles taking Mohammed Shami for a six in the second over, there was no stopping him. Lewis also joined the party as they made merry of the Indian bowling taking them to cleaners.

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Chris Gayle, in particular, was the dangerous of the two. He brought his fifty in style, hitting young Khaleel Ahmed for a six. Lewis followed the suit too and struck five fours and three sixes in his 29-ball 41-run knock. But leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal drew the first blood getting the better of Lewis. The Universe Boss continued with his onslaught before Khaleel came back to put a halt on the free flow of runs. Skipper Virat Kohli grabbed a stunning catch as the West Indies stalwart returned for 71 runs with the whole stadium giving a standing ovation. The entire Indian team also rushed towards Gayle, and Kohli even did his typical jig with Gayle before seeing him off the field.

Meanwhile, Chris Gayle signed off as West Indies’ highest run-scorer in the ODI format as he overtook Brian Lara in the last match. He also has played the most number of ODIs for his country – 301, a commemorative jersey he wore in his last game. An entertainer in its truest form, Gayle will forever be in the heart of the cricket lovers.

Twitter Reactions

So it seems this is it for the #UniverseBoss and a great entertainer. @henrygayle. And he played this innings just the way we will remember him. #ChrisGayle

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 14, 2019

I don’t know if @henrygayle has done enough to win this match, but his contribution to WI – despite a long running feud — and international cricket is enormous all told

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) August 14, 2019

Signs off in style. In his own inimitable style. Chris Gayle bossed in his last game too. #WIvIND

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 14, 2019

A reminder of what Chris Gayle's been about over the years, what seems to be his last game in Maroon. A pioneer and one of the greats of the game #INDvsWI

— Deep Dasgupta (@DeepDasgupta7) August 14, 2019

Universe boss will be missed! What a celebrated career you've had, champion! @henrygayle superb last knock ?#gayleretires

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) August 14, 2019

Gayle is having quite the farewell party for his fans #UniverseBoss #WIvIND pic.twitter.com/HDriLp4HPe

— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) August 14, 2019

Chris Gayle:

1999: Made ODI debut vs India

Scored 10,480 runs ( Most by West Indian)

2019: Played his last ODI vs India

— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) August 14, 2019

He goes off in style, the Indian players congratulate him. Cricket will miss him boi!!#LegendGayle https://t.co/pXze9kmjhl

— Gautam Sodhi (@GautamSodhi1) August 14, 2019

End of an era
Well played gayle #INDvWI #WIvIND pic.twitter.com/ZHLyfEMeO1

— VK (@PuLL_ShoT) August 14, 2019

End of an Era, End Of Entertainment ! #ThankYouGayle #Gayle #WIvInd #universeboss pic.twitter.com/gsTBDyw8zS

— Tanya Gupta (@tanyag5) August 14, 2019

Thanks @henrygayle ?#WIvInd

— Snehal Patel (@SnehLoo) August 14, 2019

That looks like the last time we'll see Chris Gayle bat in an ODI. Went out with a bang as you would expect! Finishes his career as West indies most capped and highest runscorer in the format.#Rally #UniverseBoss #chrisgayle #MenInMaroon #WIvIND

— The Opening Statsman (@OpeningStatsman) August 14, 2019

Chris Gayle is known for smashing sixes like Shahid Afridi and I wish he will make a comeback just like him. what an entertainer.

— Bobgally (@Krishnan_Masi) August 14, 2019

In his very own way Chris Gayle celebrated for one final time! @henrygayle #WIvIND ♥️ pic.twitter.com/01eo0SsI2b

— Madhu Anand (@MadhuAnand04) August 14, 2019

Chris Gayle, you have been a great entertainer over these years. Thank you for all the fun and fancy cricket you have displayed! #WIvIND

— CricStay (@ButcherCric) August 14, 2019