West Indies aggressive top-order batsman Chris Gayle has returned to the side for the T20I series against Sri Lanka at home. The left-handed batsman was recalled on the basis of his recent performances.
The 14-man squad will be led by Kieron Pollard. Apart from Gayle, Fidel Edwards is also back in the team.
The three-match series slated to begin from March 3 will be played at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua.
“Chris Gayle has performed very well in recent tournaments and the selection panel thinks that he can still add great value to our team,” Roger Harper, Cricket West Indies’ (CWI) lead selector, said in a media release.
“As we build towards the defence of the T20 World Cup, the opportunity is being taken to determine our best team and squad as we go forward.”
Gayle has played in 103 Tests, 301 ODIs and 58 T20Is since making his international debut in 1999.
The left-handed batsman has numerous T20 records to his name. He is the highest run-getter in the shortest format of the game while one of his finest innings came against Pune Warriors India back in 2013 where he scored 175* for RCB in the IPL.
T20I Squad: Kieron Pollard (c), Nicholas Pooran, Fabian Allen Dwayne Bravo, Fidel Edwards, Andre Fletcher, Chris Gayle, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Evin Lewis, Obed McCoy, Rovman Powell, Lendl Simmons, Kevin Sinclair.
ODI Squad: Kieron Pollard (c), Shai Hope, Fabian Allen, Darren Bravo, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Evin Lewis, Kyle Mayers, Jason Mohammed, Nicholas Pooran, Romario Shepherd, Kevin Sinclair.