Former West Indies captain Chris Gayle has pushed for the inclusion of fast bowling prodigy Shamar Joseph in the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup at home in June.
Gayle, known for his explosive batting, believes Joseph’s impressive debut performance in Australia, where he took five wickets in his first Test in Adelaide, and followed it up with a remarkable display in Brisbane despite bowling with a broken toe. choice.
Despite Joseph’s limited involvement in domestic T20 matches, Gayle stresses the necessity of his presence in the team, citing the need for his formidable bowling ability alongside Alzarri Joseph. Gayle expresses confidence in the team’s depth, noting that having both Josephs available provides flexibility, especially in case of injury.
Considering the team’s recent successes against formidable opponents like South Africa, India and England, Gayle praises the leadership of captain Rovman Powell and coach Daren Sammy, a veteran who led West Indies to T20 World Cup victories in 2012 and 2016.
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Gayle highlights the return of Andre Russell to the team and the experience brought in by the likes of Jason Holder and Nicholas Pooran, underscoring their importance in the team’s title push. He credits the influence of T20 cricket for transforming the game to be more dynamic and result-oriented across all formats.
As a T20 pioneer, Gayle is proud of his contribution to the growth of the format, particularly recalling his historic century in T20 internationals during the 2007 World Cup. He believes his success has paved the way for other players to aspire to similar milestones, thereby increasing the appeal of the game.
With the upcoming T20 World Cup to be played in the West Indies and the United States, Gayle is looking forward to witnessing the culmination of his sport’s evolution on the global stage, where he hopes to bring the West Indies back to glory.
