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Chris Gayle Turns The World In Its Ear After Attending Vibrant Carnival In St Kitts

Akshita Patel∙ Updated: Jan 3 2025, 6:33 AM

Chris Gayle enjoys St Kitts traditional festival [Source: @chrisgayle333/Instagram]Chris Gayle enjoys St Kitts traditional festival [Source: @chrisgayle333/Instagram]

Renowned West Indies cricketer, also known as Universe Boss, recently grabbed headlines for his social media activity. He attended a traditional carnival at St.Kitts and shared social media posts about the same, which featured Gayle in a different avatar.

Chris Gayle, the maestro of hitting sixes, made a name for himself with his sheer muscle power. Standing tall, he had the ability to dispatch any good delivery into the stand with just a touch, as his bat swing was unmatched. In his 79 games T20I career, Gayle hit 124 sixes. 

However, Gayle has been out of the international cricket scene for a while now. While he plays franchise cricket to a certain extent, the Universe Boss likes to enjoy his life to the fullest off the field on most days.

Chris Gayle Spotted At St Kitts' Vibrant Festival

Recently, Chris Gayle attended a traditional carnival festival in St Kitts. The Grand Parade's first day saw thousands flocking to the streets of Basseterre, where elaborate costumes, joyous dances, and pulsating music brought the island nation to life. Bands like Majesty Carnival, Novali Mas, and Ultra Carnival dazzled spectators.

Meanwhile, donning an elaborate outfit adorned with jewels, Chris Gayle took to the streets and submerged himself in the spirit of the carnival. 

Sharing a lively video on Instagram, Gayle wished fans a Happy New Year, flaunted his festive look, and teased his New Year's resolution to achieve a six-pack. "Right now, it's all about Ultra Carnival," Gayle exclaimed.

His Instagram stories further caught the fans' attention as he seemed to be enjoying his time at the festival.

Tim Southee matches Gayle's sixes tally in Test cricket

Veteran New Zealand pacer Tim Southtee bid farewell to Test cricket after the third Test against England. In his final appearance in the whites, Southee played a crucial knock of 23 off 10 balls, featuring a four and three sixes. With that, he matched Universe Boss Chris Gayle's all-time high tally. Southee and Gayle are equaled for the most sixes in the Test cricket record with 98 sixes each.