GOODBYE
CHRIS GAYLE
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West Indies’ Chris Gayle reacts after losing his wicket during a match against Afghanistan Headingley, Leeds, Britain on July 4, 2019.
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Chris Gayle blanked for Ireland, England series
By Azad Ali
Veteran batsman Chris Gayle
will not get his desired farewell
from international cricket
before his home crowd this
month, as he was not included
in the squad for the one-off T20
International against Ireland at
Sabina Park, Jamaica.
He was also omitted from
the T20 team series against
England to follow from January
22 to 30, 2022 at Kensington
Oval, Barbados.
The 42 year-old Jamaican
had indicated his desire to
play one final match in West
Indies colors in an international
match at home, after West
Indies’ failed campaign at the
T20 World Cup last October.
Speaking to journalists on
Zoom last week, head coach
Phil Simmons when asked
about Gayle’s omission from
the T20 and ODI squads said
it is great to honor cricketers
but the strongest team must
be chosen.
However, the Ministry of
Local Government and Rural
Development in Jamaica
announced last week that no
fans will be allowed for forthcoming
sports events due to
the Covid-19 pandemic.
But CWI CEO Johnny Grave
said the board is having discussions
with Gayle in an effort to
give him a send-off in Jamaica.
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