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West Indies cricket icon Chris Gayle thanks India, PM Modi for gifting COVID-19 vaccine to Jamaica

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Mar 19, 2021, at 03:30 pm

#ChrisGayle #COVID19Vaccine #IndiaCOVID19Vaccine

New Delhi: West Indies cricket icon Chris Gayle, who is known for his flamboyant batting, thanked the Indian government for gifting the COVID19 Vaccines to Jamaica.

In his video message, Gayle said: "PM Modi, the Government of India and the people of India, I want to thank you all for your donation of the vaccine to Jamaica. We appreciate it.”

Legendary Jamaican & WI Cricketer @henrygayle thanks PM @narendramodi, the People and Government of #India for the gift of #MadeInIndia Vaccine to #Jamaica #VaccineMaitri @PMOIndia @DrSJaishankar @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy pic.twitter.com/fLBbhF5zTY
— India in Jamaica (@hcikingston) March 19, 2021

He also met Indian High Commissioner R. Masakui.

The Indian High Commission in Jamaica tweeted: "The Universe Boss! @henrygayle called on High Commissioner Shri R. Masakui at@hcikingston today.He thanked #India for gifting the #COVID19 Vaccines to #Jamaica and shared how much he loves being in India.@hcikingstonwishes Chris Gayle all the very best for@IPL2021."

The Universe Boss!@henrygayle called on High Commissioner Shri R. Masakui at @hcikingston today.

He thanked #India for gifting the #COVID19 Vaccines to #Jamaica and shared how much he loves being in India.@hcikingston wishes Chris Gayle all the very best for @IPL 2021. pic.twitter.com/mTdleh6lxi
— India in Jamaica (@hcikingston) March 18, 2021

Chris Gayle is known for his charismatic batting and hitting huge sixes.

In the Indian Premier League, Gayle has played for several teams like Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

In IPL, he will be best remembered for his stint with RCB.

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