http://www.senore.com/Cricket/CH-Gayle-c1221 all set to make his Test return – Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760 all-rounder, Chris Gayle, is likely to play his first Test in over 18 months after being included in the 13-man squad which will battle the Kiwis in the opening five-day game in Antigua.
Gayle, who made a recent return to the ODI format after reconciling differences between himself and the WICB, last played a Test match on tour of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755, following the World Cup 2011, which eventually paved way for his international exile.
His inclusion will indeed bolster the Windies rank, especially the top order, which had been a cause of serious concern on the previous tour of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Kirk-Anton-Edwards-c71510 failed miserably.
The other notable addition is of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Assad-Badyr-Fudadin-c46573, the top order batter, retains his place in the side after making has debut at Birmingham, during Chanderpaul’s absence.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Fidel-Henderson-Edwards-c57010 excluded from the group, his place is all but confirmed.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/S-Shillingford-c2397’s exceptional outing in the practice game where he picked up a five-for in the second innings. Darren Sammy will lead the side.
The first game will be played from July 25 at Antigua. The home side has already secured a 4-1 ODI victory.
West Indies squad :Chris Gayle, Adrian Barath, Kieran Powell, Assad Fudadin, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sunil-Philip-Narine-c91869.
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