19 January,2016 09:54 PM IST | | Agencies
Chris Gayle blasts Andrew Flintoff, Shane Watson and Chris Rogers on social media for not supporting him when he was criticised for 'sexist' remarks made during a TV interview during a Big Bash League match
Melbourne: A fuming Chris Gayle has blasted current and former cricketers for not standing by him when he was roundly criticised for flirting with a TV presenter during an interview at the Big Bash League.
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The marauding batsman had drawn flak when he asked channel 10 presenter Mel McLaughlin out for drinks during an interview.
The furore had blown up to such an extent that former Australia skipper Ian Chappell called for a ban against him.
Responding to Gayle's interview with McLaughlin, former England captain and television personality Andrew Flintoff tweeted: "Big fan of @henrygayle but made himself look a bit of a chop there."
Ex-Australia opener Chris Rogers also criticised Gayle and said he was a bad influence on young players during their time together at the Sydney Thunder, while another retired Aussie, Shane Watson, said that sort of inappropriate behaviour was expected when it came to Gayle.
And while Gayle did not refer to any of them by name, there was little doubt about who his comments were directed at - after slamming the cricket community.
The West Indian, after playing his last BBL match, posted an expletive-ridden rant on his instagram account saying it was he who made Leagues, including the Big Bash League, and questioned his fellow players' timid approach.
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Gayle went out of BBL on a high with a record-equalling 12-ball 50 even as his side, Melbourne Renegades could not make it to the summit clash. It is widely believed that he may not be invited to return to BBL.
"Ppl think I may have played my last innings in Aus but my memory with the fans will live on forever!! I build leagues around the world and Big Bash is one of them ??," the explosive batsman wrote.
"The Haters, I Thank you even more ????. I think a lot of past and present cricketers who smile in front my face could've have there say In the public when my so call issue was going on, but y'all don't have the B'''' to stand firm when it matters - but yet when u see me you're like, Chris that's BS against you, it was blown out of proportion ??."
He also took a swipe at cricketers, who feel he is a bad influence on children.
"The past cricketer who say I make myself look like a chop, the other who claim I was no good to the youngsters while playing for the thunder, the next one who said he expect that sort of behavior from Chris - Y'all can kiss my 'Black R'''' I love Australia and I will be back again even for the ?????? oi oi ??????. Don't forget to check out the song
#WeHeroes ??????. #UniverseBoss," he concluded.
Gayle later posted on Twitter: "I wish I could throw a party at my expense for the fans and smash a few (beers) bfore (sic) leave Oz."
