Gayle Says Nothing New About Bazball, Hails Phenomenal Jaiswal

England have no copyright on aggressive batting according to West Indies star Chris Gayle, who insisted it had been around even "years before" he started his career as one of cricket's most celebrated big-hitters.

Chris Gayle (Image Source: Google)

'Phenomenal'

The self-styled 'Universe Boss' added: "We (the West Indies) had the likes of Viv Richards, those guys set it (up) for us...Brian Lara, those guys are attacking players in all formats as well. When you actually check their stats, do check how they went about their innings.

"I don't think he (Jaiswal) learnt it from England. That style of play he developed with his coach and mentor (Jwala Singh). He's just phenomenal.

"It's like the guy has been playing for 20 years, unbelievable. I just hope he can keep it up."

Gayle, 44, proved himself to be a blistering run-scorer during a 22-year international career.

A left-handed opener like Jaiswal, albeit a more powerful and physically imposing figure at the crease, the Jamaican posted the inaugural Twenty20 international hundred -- a 57-ball 117 against South Africa in the 2007 World Twenty20.

Although one of the first globe-trotting T20 franchise 'guns for hire', Gayle was also capable of sustained feats of endurance, including a near 10-hour 333 against a Sri Lanka attack featuring outstanding off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan during a 2010 Test in Galle.

Gayle, who said Jaiswal reminded him of the "attacking version" of his former West Indies team-mate Shivnarine Chanderpaul, warned against meddling with the India rising star's technique.

"A lot will be expected of him as he goes on but they should just let him continue to flow," he said on the eve of the fourth Test between India and England in Ranchi starting Friday.

"He's an attacking player, you see that in his T20 cricket as well...That's in his nature as well and they shouldn't try to curb him or try to change him."