Chris Gayle injury forced him out of the first ODI – Cricket News Update
West Indies’ national team met with an unexpected blow when their star all-rounder http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 and West Indies. The
Jamaican got injured with a stress-related foot injury.
Earlier, Gayle’s entry had raised a lot of interest in the opening match and the anticipation of a Gayle-magic had created a considerable hype and excitement among the cricket fans. The left-hander had recently gotten over a standoff with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760 Cricket
Board (WICB), and the skipper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DJG-Sammy-c1382 was delighted to have him back.
"I think we have a very exciting one-day team with the inclusion of Chris Gayle. Our previous ODI and Twenty20 series against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DR-Smith-c1401 adding more power, I am very excited,
but I have to focus on this Test. After this is over, we will focus on the ODI series."
But West Indies is not short of talent and has promised to field a strong team. Even Gayle’s loss wouldn’t cause a great concern for the team as Dwayne http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Middlesex-c817 in the warm
up match and is in a good knick. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DJ-Bravo-c1379 is also back in the side after his successful stint with the Indian Premier League (IPL).
The English camp also received a scare when comeback opener http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AN-Cook-c1026. “It is a concern because
he didn't look in a good way when he walked off. There was quite a lot of blood and he has had stitches,” said the captain.
As the news about Gayle’s injury broke and the possibility of his missing the first ODI was confirmed, the English team also received the news of Bell’s amazing recovery and announced his inclusion for the match. The second match between the two teams will
be played on 19th June at The Oval.
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