Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Gayle Praises Fearless Batters as Cricket Scoring Records Rise
Chris Gayle says many young cricket players now try to score runs boldly from the start.
He thinks this has helped batters break records and made cricket more exciting.
Dwayne Bravo agrees that batting has become much stronger.
He says bowlers need to learn new skills and find new ways to challenge batters.
Bravo also thinks teams may score 400 or even 500 runs in some one-day matches.
Ajay Sethi says the attacking style once linked with West Indies cricket is now used around the world.
Chris Gayle said young batters’ fearless, attacking approach has helped them break records.
Gayle made his comments at the World Championship of Legends in Sharjah.
Dwayne Bravo said bowlers must improve and innovate to keep pace with modern batting.
Bravo said ODI totals of 400 or even 500 runs would no longer be surprising.
Ajay Sethi said the explosive batting associated with West Indies has become a global trend.
- Who
- Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo and Ajay Sethi discussed changes in batting and bowling.
- What
- They commented on fearless batting, rising scores and the need for bowlers to adapt.
- When
- During the World Championship of Legends; no specific date is stated.
- Where
- Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.
- Why
- Modern batters are attacking from the first ball, prompting higher scoring and pressure on bowlers to improve.
Batting's Benefits
Bowling's Challenge
Effect of fearless batting
Batting's Benefits
Gayle said attacking from the first ball and playing without fear has helped batters break records and is good for cricket.
Bowling's Challenge
Bravo welcomed the game's faster tempo but stressed that bowlers must improve and innovate to keep pace.
- Event
- World Championship of Legends
- Venue
- Sharjah Cricket Stadium
- Chris Gayle's view
- Young batters' fearless approach is helping them break records and is good for the game.
- Dwayne Bravo's view
- Bowlers need to enhance their skills and innovate to keep up with batting.
- Possible ODI totals
- Bravo said 400- and 500-run totals would no longer be surprising.
- Ajay Sethi's view
- The explosive batting associated with West Indies has become a global trend.