STATEMENT FROM THE MOST HON. P. J. PATTERSON CHAIRMAN, CPL TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE
According to CPL, on May 6th, the CPL Tournament Committee received a formal complaint from the CPL alleging breaches of its Tournament Rules & Regulations by Mr. Chris Gayle, arising from a series of videos that he had posted to his personal YouTube channel on April 27th.
Having circulated the complaint, the CTC unanimously decided that it satisfied the prima facie test. In accordance with its Disciplinary Powers, it authorized the establishment of an independent three (3) member Tribunal to hear the matter.
Notwithstanding, intense efforts were made to settle the charges for the benefit of CWI, CPL, and Mr. Gayle, before empaneling its members.
These efforts have resulted in an acceptance by Mr. Gayle of the need to issue the statement attached hereto. This was received by the CTC and shared with the CPL & CWI to the satisfaction of all parties. Given the assurance of Mr. Gayle to act in good faith, it, therefore, is no longer necessary to empanel a Tribunal.
The CTC, the CPL, and CWI, therefore, consider the matter closed.
“Given the assurance of Mr. Gayle to act in good faith, it, therefore, is no longer necessary to empanel a Tribunal. The CTC, the CPL, and CWI, therefore, consider the matter closed.”
STATEMENT BY CHRIS GAYLE
Recently, I posted three videos on my personal YouTube channel, where I addressed the reasons for my departure from the Jamaica Tallawahs franchise ahead of the 2020 CPL tournament.
I made these videos with one single intention – to explain to the fans in Jamaica the reasons behind what has now become my second departure from the Tallawahs franchise. It was my greatest wish to finish my CPL career in Jamaica – playing in front of my home crowd at Sabina Park with the franchise that I had previously led to two CPL titles.
In so far as my resentment at the treatment, I stand by my comments in those videos. My words were spoken from the heart.
Having said that, I must be honest and say that I now realize how portions of my comments may be viewed as being damaging to Cricket West Indies, and to the CPL Tournament and its brand – a tournament which I have sincerely enjoyed not just being a part of, but also helping to build and promote. It was never my intention to damage the T20 Tournament, as playing in the CPL has guaranteed an opportunity for the past 7 years to play in front of the great fans of the Caribbean. This is a privilege which I genuinely appreciate and have never taken for granted.
Right now, my eyes are fixed firmly on the season ahead, and the new challenge which playing for the St. Lucia Zouks franchise will bring. I hope to see you there.
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