Melbourne: West Indian cricketer Chris Gayle, who is known for his flamboyant style -- both on and off the field, has courted fresh controversy for making "inappropriate" remarks to a female television presenter live on air during a Big Bash League cricket match.

Gayle, who plays for the Melbourne Renegades in the T20 competition, was speaking to Channel 10 presenter Mel McLaughlin after he made a quickfire 41 runs of 15 balls in his team's victory against Tasmania.