Chris Gayle on Wednesday revealed he was delaying his retirement after previously stating the World Cup would be his final one-day international tournament.
The 39-year-old said in February that he would quit ODIs after the showpiece in England and Wales, although he later prevaricated.
Now he appears to be setting his sights on India's tour of the West Indies later this year as a potential swansong -- and is even considering playing in a Test for the first time in five years.
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West Indies host India for two Tests, three ODIs and three Twenty20 internationals in August and September.
"Maybe a Test match against India and definitely play the ODIs against India. I won't play the T20s. That's my plan after the World Cup," said a smiling Gayle, who last played Test cricket in 2014.
Gayle, gearing up to face India at Old Trafford on Thursday, admitted winning the World Cup would have been the ideal end to his long career.
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West Indies host India for two Tests, three ODIs and three Twenty20 internationals in August and September. "Maybe a Test match against India and definitely play the ODIs against India. I won't play the T20s. That's my plan after the World Cup," said a smiling Gayle, who last played Test cricket in 2014.
Gayle, gearing up to face India at Old Trafford on Thursday, admitted winning the World Cup would have been the ideal end to his long career.
But, barring a freak set of results, the two-time champions, who have three games left, will be heading home before the semi-finals. "What I really wanted was actually to be in that play-off," said Gayle.
"What I really wanted was to be in that final four and then to be able to get my hands on the World Cup. We'll see what happens." Gayle's new plans caught even his captain by surprise.
The West Indian captain was queried about Gayle’s retirement-reversal and after conceding that he just heard the news, Holder said: “I was just updated by Phillip (Spooner, West Indies media manager).
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He didn't really say anything in the dressing room. But it's great for cricket and it's good to have Chris around. He has got a lot to offer and hopefully his body can hold up.
I guess I have to go downstairs and have a serious conversation with him (laughs). But, yeah, if he is dedicated to playing for the West Indies it's going to benefit us.”
The 39-year-old said in February that he would quit ODIs after the showpiece in England and Wales, although he later prevaricated.
Now he appears to be setting his sights on India's tour of the West Indies later this year as a potential swansong -- and is even considering playing in a Test for the first time in five years.
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West Indies host India for two Tests, three ODIs and three Twenty20 internationals in August and September.
"Maybe a Test match against India and definitely play the ODIs against India. I won't play the T20s. That's my plan after the World Cup," said a smiling Gayle, who last played Test cricket in 2014.
Gayle, gearing up to face India at Old Trafford on Thursday, admitted winning the World Cup would have been the ideal end to his long career.
Also Read: PM Modi arrives in Japan for G20 Summit .
West Indies host India for two Tests, three ODIs and three Twenty20 internationals in August and September. "Maybe a Test match against India and definitely play the ODIs against India. I won't play the T20s. That's my plan after the World Cup," said a smiling Gayle, who last played Test cricket in 2014.
Gayle, gearing up to face India at Old Trafford on Thursday, admitted winning the World Cup would have been the ideal end to his long career.
But, barring a freak set of results, the two-time champions, who have three games left, will be heading home before the semi-finals. "What I really wanted was actually to be in that play-off," said Gayle.
"What I really wanted was to be in that final four and then to be able to get my hands on the World Cup. We'll see what happens." Gayle's new plans caught even his captain by surprise.
The West Indian captain was queried about Gayle’s retirement-reversal and after conceding that he just heard the news, Holder said: “I was just updated by Phillip (Spooner, West Indies media manager).
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He didn't really say anything in the dressing room. But it's great for cricket and it's good to have Chris around. He has got a lot to offer and hopefully his body can hold up.
I guess I have to go downstairs and have a serious conversation with him (laughs). But, yeah, if he is dedicated to playing for the West Indies it's going to benefit us.”
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