Legendary West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle has refuted the notion that England have exclusive rights to aggressive batting, insisting that the style of play predates his career as one of cricket's most famous big-hitters. Noting the influence of iconic West Indian players such as Viv Richards and Brian Lara, Gayle highlighted cricket's long-standing tradition of attacking.
Gayle's comments were prompted by England opener Ben Duckett's suggestion that England's approach had inspired India's Yasshwi Jaiswal, who recently scored a double century against England. Gayle, however, disagreed, attributing Jaiswal's style to his coach and mentor Jwala Singh.
Praising Jaiswal's talent, Gayle compared him to former West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul but cautioned against trying to change his natural attacking instincts. Gayle emphasized the importance of allowing Jaiswal to play his natural game, pointing to his aggressive style as a key element of his success.
Known as the 'Universe Boss', Gayle enjoyed a successful 22-year international career. He was a formidable run-scorer, capable of explosive innings in formats like T20 cricket. Gayle's career highlights include his first T20 International century and a memorable 333 against Sri Lanka in a Test match.
As India and England prepare for the fourth Test in Ranchi, Gayle expressed hope that Jaiswal will continue his extraordinary form. He warned against trying to change Jaiswal's style, stressing that his attacking approach was integral to his success in cricket.
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