West Indies cricket
The many shades of Gayle
Welcome to the world of Chris Gayle, where Robocop meets Predator and they party all night, drinking rum and dancing to soca beats. Jamaica Tallawahs v Amazon Guyana Warriors, Caribbean Premier League 2013, Kingston, August 15, 2013•Getty Images
... But not every day. Gayle's fashion sense comes with a WWE-like statutory warning: Don't try this at home. It ain't gonna look pretty on you. Providence, July 13, 2013•WICB Media
At other times he's so cool that it feels like everything before him is on fire. World Cup, Mirpur, March 22, 2011•Associated Press
If no one can see that you're bored to tears at training, they'll think you're a true professional. Durham, June 3, 2007•MCC
Gayle's fashion tip for the day: when you accessorise, make sure you colour co-ordinate. Jamaica Tallawahs v Trinidad & Tobago Red Steel, Caribbean Premier League 2013, Kingston, August 18, 2013•Getty Images
Gayle is so awesome he could turn those headphones into sunglasses and hit sixes from behind them. World Twenty20, Colombo, September 11, 2012•AFP
If no one can see that you're actually getting some shut-eye, they'll think you're just a man of mystery. Antigua, May 21, 2010•AFP
Back in the day, Gayle had a sober hairstyle, and a relatively sober taste in sunglasses as well. St Kitts and Nevis, May 22, 2006•AFP
Sometimes he just wants to melt your face with his brilliance. West Indies v India, 5th ODI, Kingston, Jamaica, June 16, 2011•Associated Press
First rule of accessorising: pick only one stand-out piece. West Indies v England, 1st Test, Kingston, February 4, 2009•Getty Images
Gayle's not just about being cool and laidback. He can look predatory when needed. New Zealand v West Indies, 4th ODI, Napier, March 1, 2006•AFP