London: Chris Gayle, the big-hitting batsman who sparked a scandal after flirting with a female broadcaster on live television, has again triggered off a controversy during an interview touching on sex, women and equality.

Gayle, one of the biggest stars in world cricket, boasted about his "very, very big bat" in an interview, which is likely to provoke reaction from cricketing circles and beyond.

The interview with journalist Charlotte Edwardes with a British newspaper took place in Bangalore, where Gayle has been playing with the Royal Challengers in the Indian Premier League.

The 36-year-old Jamaican said women enjoyed "more than equality" and insisted his countrymen had a relaxed view about sex.

The West Indies batsman said women threw themselves at him in thousands, explaining he was "damn good-looking".

He, however, said women should have and did have equality. "They have more than equality. Women can do what they want. Jamaican women are very vocal. They will let you know what time is it, for sure," he said.

He added: "Women should please their man." He explained: "When he comes home, food is on the table. Serious." "Although if she also works, they share and it is down to the first person home," he said. Gayle has a baby daughter with Natasha Berridge, his girlfriend of 10 years. (Agencies)