Gayle took to Twitter to share his admiration for the 73-yea-old "Piku" star.
"Proud to gift my Spartan bat to a legend @srbachchan, love his movies and his style, legend. Thanks @spartancricket," the flamboyant batsman wrote alongside the picture of Bachchan holding the bat.
Bachchan said he is honoured to receive the gift from Gayle.
"Mr Chris Gayle .. What an honour .. I never knew you would know me... So humbled... We are all great fans of your."