Top 5 player comments which were blown out of proportion

#3 Chris Gayle

The Jamaican marauder is no stranger to controversies, and both his on field and off field activities are under constant scrutiny. However, his comments made at a journalist, during a Big Bash game was subject to considerable criticism and the big-hitting batsman was also fined AU$10,000 (£4,900) by the Melbourne Renegades.

'I wanted to see your eyes for the first time, hopefully, we can win this game and then we can have a drink after as well,' he said, during his post innings interview. He then went on to add: 'Don't blush, baby.'

Many different cricketers and broadcasters lambasted the West Indian for being sexist and there were clarion calls to ban him altogether.

However, Gayle later apologised but said his comments were nothing more than a simple joke, and never intended to be disrespectful in any which way.

Not one to duck under criticism, Gayle replied in his own way when he named his baby daughter "Blush", which can be attributed to the very same controversy.