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The 36-year-old was under fire for asking Mel McLaughlin out on a date in a live interview during and using the words 'don't blush baby' on television.
Sammy says that "Chris is one of our cricketing heroes. He's an entertainer, first, but a lot of people have jumped on his back."
In an extract published in The Times, Gayle first tried to clarify his stance over the incident.
After the incident, Gayle later told reporters it was a "simple joke" that had been blown out of proportion and offered a qualified apology to McLaughlin.
Gayle's tenure with the Melbourne Renegades in last year's BBL was tainted when he made what was interpreted as a sexist comment to a female television reporter.
Elena Pavel, who plays for Sporting Huelva in the First Division, complained over sexist treatment from official Santiago Quijada Alcon during the match against Santa Teresa.
Gayle questioned his fellow players' timid approach.
Mel McLaughlin mistakenly referred to Mark Waugh as Damien Fleming and then apologised to him by saying she'd buy him a drink.
The Jamaican took a swipe at all those who criticized him in the wake of the controversial interview with presenter Mel McLaughlin.
Gayle was savaged by commentators for refusing to take an easy single against Sydney Thunder.
It's possibly the first direct or indirect statement made by the ICC chief executive on Gayle's issue.
Aussie is not surprised by Gayle's behaviour as he stated that it was "fairly expected".
Earlier, Gayle was fined $10,000 by his BBL side Melbourne Renegades for his on-air mid-match comments.
Gayle's management threatened legal action and went a step further on Thursday by roping in defamation specialist Mark O'Brien.
A report said that the 36-year-old's cards have been marked ‘never to return’ to the Big Bash League by Cricket Australia.
A journalist streamed porn films while filing the match report in a room full of male & female reporters.
Gayle's agent Simon Auteri has reportedly threatened Fairfax of legal action for labelling false accusation.
Gayle, who is currently playing for Melbourne Renegrades in the Big Bash League (BBL), made inappropriate remarks to Mel McLaughlin during a BBL match.
Cricket Australia and Big Bash League officials did not see the funny side of what Gayle later said was meant as a joke.
Some of the best female journalists shared their experiences of interviewing the left-hander.
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