Chris Gayle shows first glimpse of daughter Blush

West Indies' batting giant named his baby inspired by the flirting incident with Ten Network reporter McLaughlin

West Indies batting giant Chris Gayle posted the first-ever picture of his daughter 'Blush' on Instragram, whose name is said to have been inspired by a flirting incident with a TV anchor which landed him in trouble.

The West Indian cricketer asked out Ten Network reporter Mel McLaughlin for a drink during an interview after he blasted 41 runs off 15 balls in Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL).

Live on air, Gayle — who later insisted he was just joking — said he was happy to be interviewed by McLaughlin “just to see her eyes for the first time."



“Nice, so hopefully we can win this game and we can have a drink after,” he said. “Don’t blush baby,” the Jamaican added, prompting an unimpressed McLaughlin to shake her head and reply, “I’m not blushing.”

On April 21, Gayle posted a picture of himself and his wife on picture sharing social app to welcome “the arrival” of his “beautiful daughter ‘Blush’ to this world”.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BEcn132oeW6/

Later, he took to Twitter and thanked everyone “for the sweet and kind messages.” He added,“Blush won’t Blush, my baby.”

Thank you all for the sweet and kind messages 😍. Blush won't Blush, my baby 😉. 😜

— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) April 21, 2016

On Mother's day, Gayle posted a picture of his wife and daughter on Instagram and said: "Over the last couple [of] years I used to tease you and say happy Mother's Day - well, today it's for real. Happy Mother's Day Tash. I want to wish all Moms a wonderful day."

https://www.instagram.com/p/BFJcdFooeXu/

Isn't she cute?