Cricketer Chris Gayle, renowned as the “Universe Boss,” is expanding his horizons beyond the cricket field with his burgeoning music career. His second music album, titled “Tropical House – Cruises to Jamaica,” has earned the prestigious distinction of being submitted for consideration at the Grammy Awards 2024. In an exclusive interview with IndiaToday.in, Gayle shared insights into his budding music career, Bollywood’s interest in him, and the potential for a return to cricket.
Music Career and Bollywood Aspirations:
Chris Gayle ventured into the world of music during the COVID-19 lockdown, and his music album has garnered attention globally. Speaking about Bollywood, Gayle revealed that the Indian film industry has expressed interest in collaborating with him. He stated, “Bollywood has been calling my name in recent times, and I’m pretty familiar with the movie industry in India. Recently, I did a commercial over there in India with a Bollywood actor, and it’s something special to look for from the Universe Boss in the near future.”
Fond Memories with RCB and Cricket Comeback:
Having played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Chris Gayle reflected on his time with the team. He fondly recalled the remarkable moments he experienced while playing for RCB, including achieving over 3,000 runs and multiple centuries.
Despite being at the later stages of his cricket career, Gayle hinted at the possibility of a comeback to the cricketing world, emphasizing that the “possibilities with cricket are endless with the Universe Boss.” While he may be nearing the end of his cricketing journey, Gayle’s passion for the sport remains undiminished, keeping fans intrigued about what the future may hold for this cricketing legend.