Who Is Chris Gayle Controversy Or Harmful?

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Melbourne Renegade is all set to re -sign Chris Gayle for season's Big Bash League (BBL). Gayle was embroiled in a controversy due to his sexist comments on TEN reporter Mel McLaughlin during an interview. In words of David Saker, Melbourne Renegades coach, he is open to re-signing Chris Gayle for next in spite of the West Indian's controversial interview. Saker is of opinion that the reaction to the West Indian's "don't blush, baby" interview with reporter Mel McLaughlin was out of proportion, rather it was "a bit of a beat up". Gayle has been Renegades leading scorer last season with 260 runs in eight games and averaged 32.5.He equaled the record for the fastest ever Twenty20 half-century as he kindled the Adelaide Strikers for …show more content…

Gayle recently again took to social media to announce his naming his newborn daughter 'Blush' in a move that shocked many given its association with the sexism scandal. Gayle's "Don't blush, baby" remarks to McLaughlin pitched the BBL,amidst of a watershed season, into scandal and a disgraceful punchline. Amidst the uncertainty of the 36 year old's BBL future; the declaration of James Sutherland, Cricket Australia chief executive that Gayle won't be prevented from signing with a BBL franchise came as a relief to the player and his fans. Saker is of the opinion that though Gayle's behavior was inappropriate but that it would not be counted when he considered the Renegades' playing list for the 2016-17 BBL season. Saker stated to Fairfax Media on Wednesday (May 4) that “That doesn't enter my mind, I just pick a squad of players," Saker told "If the hierarchies or people in higher positions than myself come down on that, they do. All I try to do is pick a squad to

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