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Chris Gayle has launched a stinging attack on critics in a long-winded rant on Instagram in which he takes aim at "past and present" cricketers he claims failed to support him in the aftermath of his infamous post-innings interview. 
The 36-year-old West Indian cricketer drew sharp criticism earlier this month after making a pass at Network Ten journalist Mel McLaughlin during a live TV interview. 
The Melbourne Renegades star was condemned for making inappropriate and sexist comments and was fined $10,000 for "disrespectful" behaviour.
After signing off his Big Bash League season at the Etihad Stadium with a record-breaking half-century from 12 deliveries, the #UniversalBoss posted a rambling message to his Instagram account, thanking supporters and taking a swipe at those who "don't have the balls to stand firm".
"Ppl think I may have played my last innings in Aus but my memory with the fans will live on forever!! The real ppl who stand by Gayle worldwide through the so call [sic] BS against me in the media, thank you! To the media, thank you all so [sic]," he wrote.
"The haters, I thank you even more.
"I think a lot of past and present cricketers who smile in front my face could've have [sic] there [sic] say in the public when my so call [sic] issue was going on, but y'all don't have the balls to stand firm when it matters.
"But yet when u [sic] see me you're like, Chris that's BS against you, it was blown out of proportion.
"Don't tell me, tell the media and public!"
But Gayle left his harshest retort for those who publicly criticised him.
"The past cricketer who say I make myself look like a chop, the other who claim I was no good to the youngsters while playing for the thunder, the next one who said he expect that sort of behavior from Chris - Y'all can kiss my 'Black Rass'.
"I love Australia and I will be back again."
Former England Test player and BBL commentator Andrew Flintoff said Gayle had made himself "look like a bit of a chop" in a tweet following the interview with McLaughlin.
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Former Australian Test opener Chris Rogers said Gayle had set a bad example for the Sydney Thunder's young players when the pair both played with the franchise, while all-rounder Shane Watson said he expected the behaviour.
With AAP