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NDTV
05-08-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
"Something Special": Chris Gayle On Potential Reunion With Virat Kohli, AB De Villiers In This League
While the West Indies Champions narrowly missed out on a World Championship of Legends semifinal, the tournament ended on a powerful note with Chris Gayle opening up about the team's journey, his plans and a possible dream reunion with Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. Gayle was quoted as saying, 'Virat is a phenomenal player. We've spent some great time together both on and off the field. He is a true legend of the sport, and we miss him dearly in international cricket.' Asked about a potential appearance by Kohli in the Legends League alongside him and AB de Villiers, Gayle added, 'That would be something special. Fans would love that.' Reflecting on WCL 2025, Gayle candidly admitted, 'We made some mistakes this season that cost us a place in the semis. But we'll be back stronger next year. This was a great experience, and the mission now is to come back with a bang in WCL 2026.' Ajay Sethi, owner of the West Indies Champions, backed the sentiment, stating, 'Wins and losses are part of the game. I'll sit with Chris and plan new strategies for next season. Every edition teaches us something new, and we are committed to a serious title run in 2026.' The two-week tournament in England ended with South Africa Champions lifting the trophy, thanks to AB de Villiers, who shone with a sensational century as South Africa Champions outplayed Pakistan Champions by nine wickets to clinch their maiden WCL title. With the promise of a bigger, bolder return and hopes of a Kohli–Gayle–ABD reunion, WCL fans across the globe now have their eyes set on 2026. One thing is certain - the legends aren't done yet.
News18
03-08-2025
- Sport
- News18
No Chris Gayle, 5 Players From MI! AB De Villiers Picks His All-Time IPL XI
AB De Villiers played in the IPL with Chris Gayle for Royal Challengers Bengaluru from 2011 to 2017, and they both helped RCB reach IPL finals in 2011 and 2016. Legendary South African batter and former captain AB de Villiers played in a total of 184 IPL matches for two teams—Delhi Capitals (formerly Delhi Daredevils) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (formerly Royal Challengers Bangalore)—and scored a total of 5162 runs. During his IPL career from 2008 to 2021, ABD hammered three centuries and 40 fifties. The 41-year-old cricketer, who is one of the greatest players of all time, in a recent interview with Shubhankar Mishra on his YouTube channel, picked his all-time IPL XI. In his list of 11 players, ABD included five from Mumbai Indians and two from Chennai Super Kings. But surprisingly there was no place for Chris Gayle and Rashid Khan. Gayle played 85 matches for RCB in the IPL from 2011 to 2017 and scored 3163 runs. Rashid, on the other hand, holds the record for taking the most wickets in T20s. In the IPL, the legendary spinner from Afghanistan has played 136 matches so far for two teams and picked up 158 wickets. In addition to ignoring Gayle, ABD didn't include any player from the West Indies in his all-time IPL XI. In the last 18 years, apart from Gayle, Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo, Sunil Narine, and Andre Russell from the West Indies have played more than 100 matches in the IPL and made big names for themselves. ABD included former India and Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma as opener along with Matthew Hayden, who played 32 matches for CSK and also won the Orange Cap in IPL 2009. Virat Kohli was included as the No. 3 batter by De Villiers, and the highest run scorer in IPL was followed by Suryakumar Yadav at 4. Surya is the captain of India's T20I team, and in IPL 2025, he won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the season award. De Villiers included himself as the No. 5 batter, and he was followed by Hardik Pandya and MS Dhoni. Jasprit Bumrah and Lasith Malinga, who have only played for MI in their IPL careers, were the two pacers De Villiers picked in his all-time XI, and the two spinners were Yuzvendra Chahal and Daniel Vettori. AB de Villiers' all-time IPL XI: Rohit Sharma, Matthew Hayden, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, AB de Villiers, Hardik Pandya, MS Dhoni, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lasith Malinga, Daniel Vettori. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
Chris Gayle slams Wiaan Mulder's decision to declare on 367*: ‘He panicked and he blundered…'
South African cricketer Wiaan Mulder had the opportunity to break the record of Brian Lara in the second Test against Zimbabwe by scoring 400. However, he decided to declare the innings while he was unbeaten on 367, and the eyebrows went even wider when with the reasoning Mulder gave. 'Brian Lara is a legend, let's be real. He got 401 or whatever it was against England. And for someone of that stature to keep that record is pretty special,' said Mulder on Day 2 after the innings. However, another former cricketer, Chris Gayle, slammed the decision and said it was an error from Mulder. 'He panicked and he blundered, straight up,' Gayle said, speaking on talkSPORT. 'I think it was an error from his side, not to try and go to get it. We don't know if he would go on and get it or not. But he declared on 367, and he said what he had to say. But listen, it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get 400 runs in a Test match. Come on, youngster, you've blown it big time!' 'Come on, you're on 367; automatically, you have to take a chance at the record. If you want to be a legend, how are you going to become a legend? Records come with being a legend,' Gayle added. Mulder became the second South African to score a triple hundred after Hashim Amla. Amla scored 311 not out against England at the Oval. 'That doesn't happen often. You don't know when you're going to get to a triple century again. Any time you get a chance like that, you try and make the best out of it. But he was so generous and said he wanted the record to stay with Brian Lara. Maybe he panicked; he didn't know what to do in that situation,' Gayle said. 'It's the same cricket, Test cricket,' Gayle said. 'Sometimes you can't even get one run against a team like Zimbabwe if you want to put it that way. It doesn't matter the opponent, if you get 100 against any team, that's a Test century. If you get a double or triple, 400, that's Test cricket. That's the ultimate game.'
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First Post
09-07-2025
- Sport
- First Post
'You've blown it big time!': Chris Gayle gives an honest take on Wiaan Mulder not wanting to break Brian Lara's record
Chris Gayle has criticised Wiaan Mulder for declaring on 367 not out in the second Test against Zimbabwe, saying the South African batter missed a golden chance to break Brian Lara's world record 400*. Mulder's decision has sparked debate across the cricket world. read more South Africa's Wiaan Mulder may have won hearts with his selfless declaration during the second Test against Zimbabwe, but West Indies legend Chris Gayle believes the young batter missed a golden opportunity to enter cricket's history books. Mulder shocked fans and pundits alike when he declared South Africa's innings at 626/5 in Bulawayo with himself unbeaten on 367, just 33 runs short of Brian Lara's world-record 400 not out in Tests. The decision sparked a debate across the cricketing world, with some praising the move as selfless, while others felt Mulder may regret it later. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Gayle criticises Mulder's decision to declare on 367* Gayle, speaking on talkSPORT, did not hold back in expressing his disappointment. 'If I could get the chance to get 400, I would get 400. That doesn't happen often. You don't know when you're going to get to a triple century again. Any time you get a chance like that, you try and make the best out of it,' Gayle said. 'But he was so generous and said he wanted the record to stay with Brian Lara. Maybe he panicked, he didn't know what to do in that situation. Come on, you're on 367, automatically you have to take a chance at the record. If you want to be a legend, how are you going to become a legend? Records come with being a legend,' he added. Mulder said he declared because the team had enough runs and that he wanted 'legend' Lara to keep the record. Meanwhile, Gayle questioned that mindset, calling it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and adding that Mulder has blown it big time. 'I think it was an error from his side, not to try and go to get it. We don't know if he would go on and get it or not. But he declared on 367 and he said what he had to say. But listen, it's a once in a lifetime opportunity to get 400 runs in a Test match. Come on, youngster, you've blown it big time!' Despite the missed record, Mulder's 367 not out is now the highest individual Test score by a South African, surpassing Hashim Amla's 311*. He also broke the record for the highest score in an away Test and registered the second-fastest triple century in Test history. Mulder was the stand-in skipper in the absence of Temba Bavuma and Keshav Maharaj. South Africa eventually dismissed Zimbabwe by an innings and 236 runs to win the series 2-0.
India.com
09-07-2025
- Sport
- India.com
You've Blown It Big Time: Chris Gayle Blasts Wiaan Mulder For Declaring On 367, Missing Chance To Break Lara's 400 Record
South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder has stirred up intense debate in the cricketing world by declaring his team's innings at 626/5 while unbeaten on 367 just 33 runs short of breaking Brian Lara's all-time Test record of 400 not out. The move, hailed by some as selfless and condemned by others as a lost opportunity, has divided opinion among fans and legends alike. Mulder Breaks South African Record, But Stops Short of History Batting against Zimbabwe in the second Test, Mulder broke Hashim Amla's long-standing record of 311 to register the highest individual Test score by a South African. His 367 not out also became the fifth-highest score in Test history, and the highest ever by a batter away from home, surpassing Mark Taylor's 334 in Pakistan. Reaching his triple hundred off just 297 balls the second-fastest triple century in Tests behind Virender Sehwag's 278-ball blitz Mulder had both time and momentum on his side. But instead of chasing the magical 400 mark, he declared the innings. 'Let the Legends Keep the Big Scores', Says Mulder In a post-match statement, Mulder revealed a conversation with South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad, who advised: 'Let the legends keep the big scores.' Mulder echoed this sentiment, stating that the record should remain with Brian Lara, a legend of the game. 'I felt the spirit of the game sometimes means walking away when you could have pushed on. Lara is an icon, and I wanted to respect that,' said Mulder. Chris Gayle Slams Decision: 'You've Blown It Big Time' Not everyone agreed with the sentiment. Chris Gayle, former West Indies captain and two-time triple centurion in Tests, was scathing in his assessment. 'If I could get the chance to get 400, I would get 400,' said Gayle on talkSPORT. 'Come on, you're on 367 automatically you have to take a chance at the record.' Gayle said Mulder's decision was more about panic than sportsmanship: 'He panicked and he blundered. Straight up. You don't know when you'll get another triple hundred opportunity.' 'Legend Status Comes With Records' - Gayle Doubles Down Gayle went further to challenge Mulder's belief that some records should be left untouched. 'If you want to be a legend, how are you going to become a legend without chasing greatness? Records make legends,' he stated. 'Declaring on 367? That was a blunder. You don't do that. It's a once-in-a-lifetime chance.' 'It's Still Test Cricket, Doesn't Matter the Opponent' Addressing the argument that it was 'only Zimbabwe,' Gayle was clear: 'Test cricket is Test cricket. You can get out on zero to Zimbabwe too. A hundred, double, triple or 400 against anyone is a big deal at this level.' Mulder's All-Round Brilliance Leads SA to Big Win Despite the controversy, Mulder led South Africa to a crushing innings and 236-run win. Apart from his unbeaten 367*, he picked up three wickets and even took the winning catch, making a perfect start to his first match as Test captain. South Africa bowled Zimbabwe out for 170 in the first innings, enforced the follow-on, and then wrapped up the second innings for 220. Whether Mulder's decision will be remembered as a selfless gesture or a missed shot at immortality remains to be seen. But what's certain is that this Test match will be talked about for years not just for the records set, but for the one record that wasn't even attempted.
