Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Chris Gayle Pays Tribute at Oommen Chandy’s Tomb
Chris Gayle is a famous cricket player from the West Indies.
On Sunday, he visited Puthupally in Kottayam.
He went to the tomb of former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy.
Gayle placed flowers there as a sign of respect.
Chandy Oommen, Oommen Chandy’s son, helped receive him.
Gayle also attended a reception in the town.
Later, he joined an event with Kerala Cricket Association members.
At that event, plans for a cricket stadium and a Cultural Centre in Puthupally were announced.
West Indies cricket legend Chris Gayle paid floral tribute to former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy’s tomb in Puthupally.
Gayle arrived in Kottayam by helicopter from Thiruvananthapuram at about 12:25 p.m. on Sunday.
Puthupally MLA Chandy Oommen, Mariya Oommen and panchayat representatives received him.
Gayle travelled to Puthupally Church in a vehicle driven by Chandy Oommen before visiting the tomb.
He attended a reception and an event announcing a cricket stadium and Cultural Centre in Puthupally.
- Who
- West Indies cricket legend Chris Gayle, along with Chandy Oommen, Mariya Oommen, panchayat representatives and Kerala Cricket Association members.
- What
- Gayle paid floral tribute to Oommen Chandy and attended events connected with a proposed cricket stadium and Cultural Centre.
- When
- Sunday; Gayle arrived at Puthupally around 12:25 p.m.
- Where
- Puthupally in Kottayam, including Puthupally Church and Oommen Chandy’s tomb; he travelled from Thiruvananthapuram.
- Why
- To pay respects to Oommen Chandy and attend a reception and announcement event in Puthupally.
- Visitor
- Chris Gayle
- Honored figure
- Former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy
- Arrival time
- Around 12:25 p.m. on Sunday
- Arrival method
- Helicopter from Thiruvananthapuram
- Location
- Puthupally, Kottayam
- Announced projects
- A cricket stadium and a Cultural Centre in Puthupally