The self-proclaimed Universe Boss, Chris Gayle has been always been known for his power-hitting abilities. He has dominated the shortest format of the game for over a decade as he has already amassed as many as 14261 runs in T20 cricket. As Chris Gayle celebrates his 42nd birthday on Tuesday, September 21, the cricketing fraternity and fans have poured in a lot of wishes on his special day.

Chris Gayle is currently in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a part of the Punjab Kings (PBKS) camp for the remainder of the IPL 2021. The Jamaican cricketer can disturb the sleeping patterns of any bowler owing to his attacking game style. Along with his on-field heroics, Gayle has also been known for being jovial and full-of-life attitude.

Punjab Kings took it to their official Twitter account to post a picture of the Universe Boss and they captioned it as, “🎶 #𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙚𝘽𝙤𝙨𝙨, 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙣, 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙝𝙚 🐐Have a cracking one, both on and off the field tomorrow 💥#SaddaPunjab #HappyBirthday #PunjabKings @henrygayle.”

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Kevin Pietersen also came forward to offer his wishes to Gayle. He tweeted a picture with him and wrote: “Happy birthday, Peter! May you continue entertaining us FOREVER!@henrygayle ❤️”

Here is how the fans poured in the wishes:

From a Guardian of the Galaxy to Universe Boss, people named Chris are known to be from out of this world. 😉

Happiest birthday @henrygayle! pic.twitter.com/FMsuzDCh8f

— DK (@DineshKarthik) September 21, 2021

Happy birthday universe boss keep rocking @henrygayle

— Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) September 21, 2021

Happy birthday Universe boss @henrygayle 🎂 Keep smashing those sixes out of the park and keep entertaining us. May you have many more🙌🏼 pic.twitter.com/gIfGUBfd0l

— Ahmad Shahzad 🇵🇰 (@iamAhmadshahzad) September 21, 2021

No matter how big the boundary, he ensures that the ball finds its way over the ropes.

Wishing a very happy birthday to @henrygayle.

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 21, 2021

Happy birthday @henrygayle. I believe one of the balls you hit into orbit at the Eden Gardens in 2010 is due to come down later this year. And remember, 42 is the answer to Life, the Universe & Everything! pic.twitter.com/BSEtfKHyAO

— Joy Bhattacharjya (@joybhattacharj) September 21, 2021

🎶 #𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙚𝘽𝙤𝙨𝙨, 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙣, 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙝𝙚 🐐

Have a cracking one, both on and off the field tomorrow 💥🥳#SaddaPunjab #HappyBirthday #PunjabKings @henrygayle pic.twitter.com/trkuKZ1FKb

— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) September 20, 2021

https://twitter.com/KP24/status/1440174971154669575?s=20

THE UNIVERSE🪐BOSS❕#GladiatorsForever💜 #ChrisGayle pic.twitter.com/JcSW1NlmaP

— Quetta Gladiators (@TeamQuetta) September 18, 2021

Beast of the cricket #ChrisGayle pic.twitter.com/Vt3KREDf1K

— Karanam Hari Prakash (@KaranamHariPra6) September 21, 2021

Many happy returns of the day legend @henrygayle
Wishing you more and more years of runs, health and happiness 🥂
Keep inspiring the universe "BOSS" pic.twitter.com/NfVba8Gcyd

— Dilshan Munaweera (@dilshanSD24) September 21, 2021

This is #ChrisGayle's Universe & we're all just living in it – here's to the #UniverseBoss on his special day! 😎#HappyBirthdayGayle #HBDChrisGayle pic.twitter.com/blU9oA07Su

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) September 21, 2021

Chris Gayle will be seen in action for the Punjab Kings (PBKS) when they will be locking horns with Rajasthan Royals (RR). Punjab Kings will be playing their first match of the second leg of the IPL. The team would pin in a lot of hopes on Gayle to deliver for them and fancy the team’s chances of making it to the playoffs.

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The team had won three matches from the eight they played in the Indian leg of the IPL. They are currently standing at the seventh position of the points table and will be keen to resume their campaign with a win. Chris Gayle’s contribution will be pivotal for the side as the KL Rahul-led team will be raring to dominate over RR.