Chris Gayle names daughter blush

New Delhi : West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle has welcomed the arrival of his first daughter and took to social media to announce that he has named her ' blush'.

"We would like to welcome the arrival of our beautiful daughter 'Blush' to this world 2 hours ago, Thank God #GoodHealth&Strength," Gayle posted on his Instagram account, along with a photo of his partner Natasha Berridge.

"The greatest gift and feelings anyone would want. Great experience witnesses every bit of it. Have to give my blessings to Tasha, strong woman. #Amen," he added.

The 36-year-old explosive batsman left his Indian Premier League club Royal Challengers Bangalore to fly back to Jamaica to be with his partner for the birth of his first child this week.