Chris Gayle is now ‘scared’ around the ladies

The allegations of sexual harassment against Chris Gayle has impacted negatively on his mental well-being.

According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Donovan Miller, a cricket coach based in the United Kingdom and close friend of the West Indian cricket star, on Thursday testified that the 37-year-old has become “very reserved and scared” in public spaces, “especially around females”.

He was called in as a character witness for Gayle as the cricketer fights Australia’s Fairfax Media in court over defamation charges.

The media group wrote a series of articles last year detailing how he allegedly exposed himself to a female masseuse during 2015’s World Cup.

Miller stated that Gayle has become concerned that some parties are “out to get him”.

“You can see that the incident has affected him a lot,” he said.

“You look in his eyes and you can see he’s really hurting about it.”

Gayle’s goodwill towards the broader community is also reflected by the establishment of his foundation.

“I’m a big believer in helping young people,”  Miller said.

“We needed someone like Chris with a big reputation; a big figurehead. Everyone loves him. He spends a lot of time … with the fans.”

Earlier, Julie Bland, a massage therapist, confirmed that she had met Leanne Russell – the woman who made the allegations against Gayle – and that she confided in her about the incident.

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