Right: 20/20 cricket: the game's short, lively version is far removed from the often slow test matches. Cricket authorities are hoping that the fast-moving "Big Bash" games will help compete sucessfully against other sports.
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Background information
(The following is a transcript of the Chris Gayle/Mel McLaughlin interview of January 4, 2016. A video of the interview can be accessed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ona6zP7c6KM
It runs for approximately one minute)
McLaughlin: I do have Chris Gayle. Congratulations. I mean were you just not in the mood to run today.
Gayle: It's a bit cold to be honest with you and it's a good wicket and the ball's standing up and I went the ball shots... ah... I mean it's all about reading. The first ball I get eight for four and then everything else really flew after that and it was fantastic and to be able to bat out here with Finchy {Aaron Finch] as well. It was the last game so we want to entertain the crowd.
McLaughlin: Incredibly aggressive approach for you two. It looks like you're absolutely just smashing this innings.
Gayle: Yeah, definitely, I mean I want to come and have an interview with you as well. That's the reason why I'm here so just to see your eyes for the first time, it's nice. So hopefully we win this game so we can have a drink after. Ah, don't blush, baby.
McLaughlin: I'm not blushing. Ah. Any injuries? The boys were saying maybe you picked up a bit of a twinge in your hamstring.
Gayle:[ laughing through McLaughlin's last question] Yeah, no it's my back, I've been struggling a bit with my back. The weather panned out well. It cleared up a bit so anyway I'll get some physio work done. Hopefully I finish the tournament so I'm looking forward to recovering well and look in your eyes.
McLaughlin: And we'll leave it on that note and well done. Thanks.
Gayle: Ah, sorry. [Laughs again.]