The name Chris Gayle immediately conjures up images of a storm of sixes, electrifying batting, and an intimidating presence on the field. But time changes everything. That same destructive Caribbean batsman now appears as a shadow of his former self. In the 2025 World Championship of Legends, playing for the West Indies, Gayle scored just 58 runs in five matches, facing 53 balls in total. His highest scores were two innings of 21 runs each.
And sixes? Just one six throughout the entire tournament! Gayle’s name will always be etched in the history of T20 cricket in golden letters: a staggering 14,562 runs across international and franchise games, 1,056 sixes—the highest in the world—1,132 fours, and match-winning performances in over a hundred games. No one has come close to those records yet.
But time waits for no one. Nearing 46, Gayle’s path is no longer as explosive as it once was. Just a year ago in this same tournament, he had dazzled with a fiery bat. But this time, he looked like a mere shadow. Gayle used to call himself the ‘Universe Boss,’ and watching his batting, no one could argue. But this time, he was almost harmless. Fans are heartbroken—this is not the Gayle they want to see.
