Chris Gayle, girlfriend Natasha Berridge blessed with a baby girl

New Delhi: West Indian cricketer Chris Gayle has become father on Thursday as his partner Natasha Berridge gave birth to a baby girl.

Excited Gayle couldn't stop himself from sharing the news on social networking site Instagram.

Along with Berridge and his picture, Gayle wrote: 'We would like to welcome the arrival of our beautiful daughter 'Blush' to this world 2 hours ago, Thank God. #GoodHealth&Strength - The greatest gift and feelings anyone would want. Great experience witnesses every bit of it. Have to give my blessings to Tasha, strong woman.'

A few days back Gayle, who has been playing for his Indian Premier League franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), took a flight back home to be with his partner at the time of her delivery.

The 36-year-old Gayle is expected to rejoin RCB on April 25.

We would like to welcome the arrival of our beautiful daughter 'Blush' to this world 2 hours ago, Thank God. #GoodHealth&Strength - The greatest gift and feelings anyone would want. Great experience witnesses every bit of it. Have to give my blessings to Tasha, strong woman. #Amen

A photo posted by KingGayle (@chrisgayle333) on Apr 20, 2016 at 8:28pm PDT

Gayle earlier posted a picture of himself, in what appeared to be a hospital, wearing a mask on his Instagram account with the text: "#CurrentSituation - Got milk?".

#CurrentSituation - Got milk?

A photo posted by KingGayle (@chrisgayle333) on Apr 20, 2016 at 8:28am PDT