Bengaluru: Taking a cue from the likes of Yuvraj Singh and Saina
Nehwal, Royal Challenger Bangalore's star batsman Chris Gayle has
turned investor making investments in various business ventures
including real estate.
Gayle said he has invested in restaurant and real estate trade and
wants to make more investments.
"I have done some investments. I have opened up a Triple Century
333 Sports Bar and a restaurant back in Jamaica. I have also invested
in a bit of real estate... had built my house before IPL, though I have
not spent so much time because of travelling around the world," he
said.
"I have also bought some shares of some companies and also own a
vehicle," he told reporters after he was signed up as the global brand
ambassador of Attitude.com, an alternative fashion apparel brand,
here.
It may be noted that Yuvraj had launched his investment firm
YouWeCab Ventures, which has invested in JetSetGo, a marketplace
for private jets and helicopters.
Top badminton player Saina has also made an investment in Noidabased
Soothe Healthcare's personal care business.
Gayle, however, said, "We have to carefully invest our money because you work hard for the money you earn. Sometimes
you make profits, and the other time losses."
"It is not that all things in life work out perfectly, so you have to be always on guard and prepare oneself for any
eventuality," he said.
Gayle also believes in giving back to the society by establishing "The Chris Gayle Academy" in UK and Jamaica and will also
be hosting "The Chris Gayle Dinner", a fund raising event for heart foundation.
The Academy aims at improving access to good quality education, training and employment for at risk young people in
Jamaica and the UK.
Gayle said Attitude.com is a great concept which suits his personality because he is known for his attitude, and for being
passionate and fashionable human being.
Replying to a query, Gayle said he is holding a stake in Spartan Sports and looks to invest in many more, which gives a
fantastic feeling of ownership, partly though.