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Gayle launches legal fight against Fairfax
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West Indian cricketer Chris Gayle has launched defamation actions against Fairfax Media over allegations he exposed himself to a woman.
Gayle's lawyers have begun three separate defamations against The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and Canberra Times over page-one splashes "falsely claiming he acted indecently during the 2015 World Cup".
The cricketer has strongly denied the allegations.
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The defamation proceedings are listed for directions at the NSW Supreme Court on February 26.
Gayle's lawyer Mark O'Brien and London-based management company Insignia Sports International have been contacted for comment.
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