Gayle is expected to arrive in Kerala on August 17, ahead of this year’s Kerala Cricket League. Although Gayle is coming to Kerala in his capacity as co-owner of Kochi Blue Tigers, his visit is expected to bring good opportunities for Kerala cricket. The idea of bringing Chris Gayle to Kerala was conceived by Kochi Blue Tigers owner Subhash Manuel. According to Subhash, Gayle initially said he would think over the proposal to visit Kerala, but later agreed with great enthusiasm. “I will be at Thiruvananthapuram’s Greenfield Stadium to watch the matches, including those of the Blue Tigers, live.