Chris Gayle named in WI T20I squad
The match will be played at Sabina Park on Sunday, July 9.
Experienced opening batsman Chris Gayle has been named in the squad.
The left-hander is the highest run-maker for Windies in this format with 1,519 runs (average 35.32, strike rate 145.49), including two centuries.
This will be his first T20 International at Sabina Park.
All-rounder Jason Holder is being rested for the match
Welcoming back Gayle, who's the leading run scorer in the T20 format across the globe with more that 10,000 runs under his belt, CWI Chairman of Selectors, Courtney Browne said: "We welcome Chris back to the T20 squad. He is the most prolific batsman in this format and will add value to our team at the top of the order. He will get the chance to play on his home ground and against a top-quality Indian team."
"This squad has a good mix – experience within the batting and bowling – it is a well-balanced squad. Again, this is an opportunity for the young players to showcase their talent and for the experience players to perform and help nurture the young players," Browne added.
The full squad:
Carlos Brathwaite (Captain)
Samuel Badree
Ronsford Beaton
Chris Gayle
Evin Lewis
Jason Mohammed
Sunil Narine
Kieron Pollard
Rovman Powell
Marlon Samuels
Jerome Taylor
Chadwick Walton
Kesrick Williams
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