International cricketers and their businesses

• Chris Gayle

Gayle operates a popular sports bar in Jamaica named Triple Three (333) as well as a restaurant. He is also the global spokesman for the alternative fashion brand Attitude.com. Chris Gayle also purchased a stake in FlippAR and invested in technology companies such as IONA, a gaming entertainment business.

Gayle established ‘The Chris Gayle Academy’ in 2015 with the objective of assisting disadvantaged youngsters in Jamaica and the United Kingdom in bettering themselves and their communities via sports involvement. Since then, the academy has grown and now assists exceptional cricketers in furthering their careers by offering access to skilled coaches and international playing opportunities.

• Gary Kirsten

Gary is better recognized as the former coach of the Indian Cricket Team than as a former South African cricketer. He is a co-owner of Performance Zone, a company that works with individuals and teams in business and sports to help them achieve their peak. Kristen has also worked with Cape Africa Tours, which is named for the player, Gary Kirsten Travel, and Tours.

Kirsten’s appointment as an Indian coach was the construction of garykirsten.com.

• Brett Lee

Lee joined the Channel Nine cricket commentary team after declaring his retirement from international cricket. He worked alongside novelist Michael Panckridge on the cricket-themed Toby Jones novel series. In 2019, he competed as Parrot in The Masked Singer Australia, finishing 11th on the scoreboard.

Lee was cast opposite Tannishtha Chatterjee in the Indo-Australian film UnIndian. Sydney was the location for the filming. It was launched in India in 2016 and performed well at the box office. Lee is a long-time supporter of the Salvation Army, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), and the Make-a-Wish charity, for which he was called an ‘Official Friend’ in recognition of his long-standing relationship with the charity. When a close friend committed suicide, he and his brother Shane began supporting ADRA. Lee founded Music, a charitable foundation in India that has developed six music centers around the country, in 2007.

• Kevin Pietersen

Pietersen is a well-known South African campaigner for the welfare and conservation of endangered animals. He opened Umganu Lodge, a luxury resort on the outskirts of Kruger National Park, in 2018.[259] The resort functions as a retreat centre as well as a way to raise awareness of endangered animals in South Africa. He also founded Saving Our Rhinos Africa & India (SORAI), an Australian charity dedicated to rhino conservation.

• Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan, an Afghan leg-spinner, is a full-time ambassador for the Afghanistan Cricket Board in addition to his cricketing duties. Rashid Khan takes his ambassadorship extremely seriously and works hard to promote cricket in Afghanistan. He has also been interested in philanthropic activities, donating money to help those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in Afghanistan.

• Dwayne Bravo 

Dwayne Bravo, the West Indies all-rounder, is a professional singer with several songs to his credit. He has been interested in music at a young age and has pursued it as a sideline to his cricketing duties. He has a number of popular songs to his credit. Bravo has also performed in concerts and music festivals and has received various accolades for his contributions to music. In interviews, he stated that music allows him to express his ideas and connect with others in new ways.

• Adam Hollioake

Former England captain Adam Hollioake is a professional mixed martial artist who has won multiple fights. Hollioake took up martial arts after quitting cricket and finally became a professional fighter. He has fought in multiple fights, including matches in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and other MMA organisations. Hollioake has stated in interviews that he was drawn to martial arts because of the physical obstacles as well as the discipline and focus required. He has also trained other athletes using his martial arts expertise.

• Brendon McCullum

Brendon McCullum, a former New Zealand captain, now works as a horse trainer, overseeing a stable of racehorses. McCullum has been involved in horse racing for some years, with a particular interest in breeding and training racehorses. In addition to his involvement in horse racing, McCullum has been involved in a number of commercial enterprises and has made investments in the fitness industry.

• Micheal Vaughan

Former England captain Michael Vaughan is a cricket commentator who has worked for numerous television networks. Vaughan has been involved in the media industry after his retirement from cricket, working as a commentator and analyst for several TV networks. Vaughan has also been involved in a number of philanthropic projects and has supported educational and health-related initiatives.

• Kumar Sangakkara

Former Sri Lankan cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara is a notable lawyer and the president of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). Sangakkara earned his law degree from the University of Colombo and has worked as a lawyer in Sri Lanka. He has also held the position of president of the prestigious MCC. In addition to his legal and administrative duties, Sangakkara has been interested in humanitarian causes and has supported educational and healthcare efforts.

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