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Cricketer Chris Gayle has amazed his fans once again with a video, showing him at a beach. The clip, which has gone viral, captures Gayle sitting in shallow water, using a laptop with waves gently lapping around him.

The cricketer captioned the post, “I’m not working today,” adding a humorous twist to the serene beach setting with clear skies and a sandy shoreline in the background.

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Fan reactions on social media

Fans were quick to react to Gayle’s playful video. One user commented, “Surfing the net?” with a laughing emoji, as noted by Australian cricketer Brett Lee. Another fan wrote, “Gopi Bahu wants to know your location,” referencing the Hindi TV serial character. A third user added, “The Universe Boss is living his best life!” while another said, “Work from beach goals!” The lighthearted responses highlighted Gayle’s ability to entertain off the field.

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Comparisons to Gopi Bahu

Some fans drew comparisons to Gopi Bahu, a character from the Hindi TV serial Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, known for her dramatic and often comedic antics, like washing a laptop. They jokingly speculated if Gayle was watching Hindi serials, with one user on X saying, “Is Chris Gayle secretly a Gopi Bahu fan? Laptop on the beach feels like her kind of drama!” The comparison stems from Gopi Bahu’s over-the-top moments mirroring Gayle’s humorous laptop-in-water stunt.

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Current cricketing commitments

Gayle recently played for West Indies Champs in the International Masters League, scoring 70 off 40 against South Africa Champions and 39 off 19 against England Masters. He hasn’t played for West Indies since 2021 and opted out of the IPL in 2022, citing lack of respect. Gayle has not officially announced his retirement, leaving his cricketing future open while focusing on veteran leagues.

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