Chris Gayle inaugurates Kerala Cricket League in Dubai

Dubai: Destructive West Indies batsman and the ambassador of Kerala Cricket League 2015, Chris Gayle has officially opened the third edition of the tournament here.

Gayle kick-started the competition in his trade-mark style after getting into his batting gear and lofting the ball high much to the delight of the nearly 2,000-strong spectators gathered at the Sevens Stadium.

Sixteen teams featuring UAE cricketing talent are taking part in the league in four groups, which is managed by Seashell Events UAE and is being organised under the patronage of Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Cricket Council.

The opening ceremony was attended by former Trinidadian cricketer Dinanath Ramnarine.