Chris Gayle: One Man Army!

Chris Gayle – a man who needs no introduction. The critics, viewers and players are never taken back by surprise when he smashes the bowlers over the ground in various directions with impunity.

How can we ever forget the four sixes he hit in the over of Alfonso Thomas against Pune Warriors India recently? He has scored 7 half centuries so far at a strike rate of 149 which makes your jaw drop in awe.

For the second consecutive season, Bangalore has been harvesting rich rewards of signing up the explosive West Indian cricketer Chris Gayle. In the last season of IPL, Gayle single-handedly took RCB to the playoff berth. The history is repeating itself and RCB have already climbed up to 3^rd place, and with 3 matches left they might climb up to the top 2. Royal Challengers Bangalore is on the brink of grabbing a playoff berth.

This 32 year old Jamaican Cricketer can smack any ball over the boundaries with ease. RCB relied on him as an opener and the results have been spell bounding. When this West Indian cricketer comes out to bat, team owners and fans enjoy the cracking shots that make a mockery of the size of the boundaries.

Although, this season he has bowled only a few overs and has gone wicket less, Chris Gayle is also always ready to roll his arm over and chip in for Royal Challengers Bangalore as an off break bowler.

This Windies former captain’s innovative stroke play has made him once again the coveted holder of the “Orange Cap”. More the time he spends on crease, more he snatches the chances of an opponent win. 180,190,200 whatever be the target, he is the man everybody including team mates, supporters and owners look upon. He has the capability to change the end result of any match at any moment. Also when he is sent down the order, he scores a quick fire 20 or 30 to seal a victory for his team.

This swashbuckling opener capitalizes on the start and makes the best use of it to have more runs under his belt giving the RCB a firing start. Chris Gayle’s firepower has consumed so many strong rivals, and each team wishes to have him as lead weapon in their arsenal. Gayle Storm hitting with a strike rate of 150 has already devastated many opponents so far.

I can already see the Gayle winds hovering over the Chinnaswamy stadium. So are the visitors Mumbai Indians again ready for the Gayle storm?