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Why The T20I Series Against Sri Lanka Is Vital For Chris Gayle?
Cricket Today
|February 28, 2021
Gayle recently stated in a press conference that he wants to own three world T20 titles and the event in India presents him the perfect opportunity...
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Since having last played for West Indies in 2019, Chris Gayle has made a return to the T20I squad for the three-match series against Sri Lanka. The veteran batsman is in no mood to hang up his boots just yet and the magic could continue for some more time. Gayle would love to be a part of the World T20 side for the West Indies later this year and this is why the Lanka series is vital for the southpaw. He has been one of the best batsmen for his national team in the shortest format of the game.
This story is from the February 28, 2021 edition of Cricket Today.
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