Chris Gayle enjoys New Year carnival with VERY raunchy dance on anniversary of his 'don't blush baby' sexism controversy

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Chris Gayle appears to be living life to the full in his new adopted home of St Kitts after celebrating the New Year at a carnival in the island's capital, Basseterre.

The West Indies star is set to compete for the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in this year's Caribbean Premier League after cutting ties with his native Jamaica Tallawahs after four years with the franchise.

Never one to shy away from a party, Gayle welcomed in the New Year at the Ultra Festival in Basseterre - a street carnival in which participants traditionally dress up in elaborate, colourful costumes.

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Chris Gayle celebrated the start of the New Year at a street carnival in St Kitts and Nevis

The West Indies star attended the carnival with his partner, St Kitts native Natasha Berridge

Gayle wore a colourful outfit and painted a Jamaican flag on his stomach during the carnival

The 37-year-old, who has self-styled himself as 'Universe Boss', is known for his outlandish dress sense and once again he didn't disappoint after turning up to the festival wearing a matching outfit with his partner - St Kitts native Natasha Berridge.

The pair walked along with the parade while also 'daggering', a form of dance associated with dancehall music and Jamaica.

Gayle insists he feels no guilt about swapping the Tallawahs for the Patriots this year.

The 37-year-old posted a video of himself 'daggering' with Berridge during the street carnival

The pair perform the dance, which is closely associated with West Indian culture 

Gayle and Berridge take their dance to the floor whilst wearing matching colourful outfits

'Moving to St Kitts is a move which hugely excites me at this time,' he said earlier this year. 

'As with all franchise leagues, there is always the opportunity to move from one team to another and I am looking forward to joining the Patriots for the upcoming season.'   

Wednesday also marked the one-year anniversary of Gayle's controversial interview with Channel Ten reporter Mel McLaughlin in Australia.

Wednesday also marked the one-year anniversary of Gayle's interview with Mel McLaughlin

Gayle told McLaughlin 'don't blush baby' after asking her out for a drink during an interview

Gayle was fined nearly £6,000 by the Melbourne Renegades for inappropriate conduct

Gayle was fined nearly £6,000 by his Big Bash team, the Melbourne Renegades, for inappropriate conduct after asking McLaughlin to go for a drink with him during a post-match interview.

He then proceeded to tell her 'don't blush, baby', when she looked uncomfortable after the request.

Gayle, however, made light of the incident on his Instagram account on Wednesday, saying: '4th Jan officially 1 year anniversary #DontBlushBaby - Australia, lighten the phuck Up!!!'