'Honour to have met': Chris Gayle Meets PM Modi During Jamaican PM Andrew Holness' Visit to India

Former West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle recently met Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness' official visit to India. Gayle shared a video of the meeting on his social media platforms. "Honour to have met with the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. Jamaica To India," the caption Gayle posted along with the clip of meeting PM Modi.

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Chris Gayle Meets PM Modi

PM Holness arrived in New Delhi on Monday for a four-day diplomatic mission, making him the first Jamaican head of state to visit India. Invited by PM Modi, this visit is viewed as a significant milestone in enhancing the relationship between the two countries and will last until October 3.

Upon his arrival, Holness expressed delight in being here in India and mentioned the grandeur of Chris Gayle in a post on 'X' (formerly known as Twitter), "Chris Gayle is not just an icon in Jamaica; he is also widely known, respected, and adored here in India for his cricketing prowess. It's great to be here at the same time as him during our working visit to India. I am also pleased to be joined by Jamaican businessmen of Indian heritage."

India and Jamaica have deep cultural and historical connections, rooted in a shared colonial history, democratic principles, and a mutual enthusiasm for cricket. Gayle, often referred to as the 'Universe Boss,' embodies this shared passion. His impressive cricketing accomplishments have garnered him a large fanbase in India, where cricket is considered more than just a game.

In his illustrious career, Chris Gayle played a total of 103 Tests, 201 ODIs and 79 T20Is. He amassed a total of 7214 runs in the longest format of the game, 10480 in ODIs, and 1899 in T20Is.