Cricketer Chris Gayle thanks India, PM Modi for sending COVID-19 vaccines to Jamaica

Chris Gayle thanked India for COVID-19 vaccines that were sent to the island nation as part of the government's Vaccine Maitri initiative.

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March 19, 2021 / 10:32 IST

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Cricketer Chris Gayle has thanked India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for sending COVID-19 vaccines to his home country, Jamaica. In a video, Gayle said, “Honorable PM Modi, the Government of India and the people of India, I want to thank you all for your donation of the vaccine to Jamaica. We appreciate it. Thank you so much. India, I will see you soon."

Gayle called on High Commissioner R Masakui on March 18. “The Universe Boss! @henrygayle called on High Commissioner Shri R. Masakui at @hcikingston today. He thanked #India for gifting the #COVID19 Vaccines to #Jamaica and shared how much he loves being in India, (sic)” tweeted High Commission of India in Jamaica.

It wished the cricketer “all the very best” for IPL 2021.

Jamaican cricketer who plays international cricket for the West Indies @henrygayle thanks Prime Minister @narendramodi and people of India for providing vaccines to Jamaica as part of global #VaccineMaitri initiative of Government of India. @hcikingston pic.twitter.com/stKDSBFTPs
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) March 19, 2021

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri responded to Gayle’s gesture with a tweet, saying. “Always a pleasure to watch this famous Jamaican send the ball flying to all corners of the park and delighted that Vaccine Maitri is reaching out to our friends across the world. Indian fans look forward to more from this batting genius.”

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Cricketer Chris Gayle thanks India, PM Modi for sending COVID-19 vaccines to Jamaica

Chris Gayle thanked India for COVID-19 vaccines that were sent to the island nation as part of the government's Vaccine Maitri initiative.

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