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Chris Gayle gifts a bat to Amitabh Bachchan

India Blooms News Service | | Feb 27, 2016, at 09:16 pm

Mumbai, Feb 27 (IBNS) Hard-hitting cricketer Chris Gayle has gifted Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan a bat.

"Mr Chris Gayle .. what an honour .. I never knew you would know me .. so humbled .. we are all great fans of yours !" Big B tweeted.

"T 2156 - Chris Gayle .. !! I mean CHRIS GAYLE a fan of Hindi movies and presents me a golden bat autographed !!?? I mean this is revelation," he said.

West Indian batsman Gayle, who has played in the Indian Premiere League, called Bachchan a 'legend'.

"Proud to gift my Spartan bat to a legend @srbachchan, love his movies & his style, legend. Thanks @spartancricket," Gayle tweeted.

#Amitabh Bachchan # Chris Gayle

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