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Everybody cringes as Chris Gayle hits on female journo

Big Bash fans were treated to a truly cringe-worthy moment last night when Chris Gayle decided to hit on Channel Ten presenter Mel McLaughlin during an on-air interview.

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The former West Indies test cricket captain had just smashed 41 runs from 15 deliveries of the Melbourne Renegades’ victory over the Hobart Hurricanes when his interview with McLaughlin got very, very seedy. Intending to speak about the innings, Gayle said he was happy to be interviewed by McLaughlin “Just to see your eyes for the first time“. He continued with a chuckle “Hopefully we can win this game and we can have a drink after. Don’t blush, baby“. McLaughlin, who is a total pro, firmly stated that she wasn’t blushing and swiftly ended the interview when Gayle continued his creepy comments.

Big Bash League head Anthony Everard said Gayle’s comments were inappropriate, saying that “There’s no place in the BBL or, for that matter, cricket anywhere for that sort of behaviour“. According to the Hearld Sun, Gayle is expected to make a public apology once the Renegades return home from Hobart. Meanwhile, his only comments on the situation has been this retweet.

Condemnations of Gayle’s behaviour has been swift online. Many, including former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff, calling the way he conducted himself as ridiculous, while a few maintain he was having some cheeky fun.



This story was first seen in The Guardian
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