VIDEO: Despite 10k fine cricket star Chris Gayle insists comments to female reporter were 'a simple joke'

Chris Gayle has apologised to journalist Mel McLaughlin after asking her out for a drink during a live television interview, but said his comments have been blown “out of proportion”.

The West Indian was being questioned by Channel 10 reporter McLaughlin after his dismissal for Melbourne Renegades against Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League when