Chris Gayle Meets Indian Prime Minister Modi

Chris Gayle, the legendary West Indies cricketer, met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness's historic first bilateral visit to India from September 30 to October 3. Gayle shared his excitement on social media, emphasizing the honor of meeting PM Modi. The meeting took place at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, where PM Modi gifted a cricket bat signed by the Indian team to Holness, who reciprocated with a bat signed by Gayle. Both leaders discussed enhancing ties between India and Jamaica, particularly through sports, reflecting their shared passion for cricket. Gayle, known for his record-setting cricket career, has a significant fan following in India, largely due to his performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The visit underscores the strong cultural and historical connections between India and Jamaica, rooted in their shared colonial past and democratic values.