Former West Indies captain Darren Sammy says Chris Gayle’s explosive ability remains invaluable and he should be selected in the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Gayle’s recent recall to the regional team set-up against Sri Lanka and his struggles during the series have drawn criticism in some quarters with some believing the selectors should have opted for a younger player.
Two-time World Cup-winning captain Darren Sammy disagrees with the negative sentiments toward Gayle.
After watching Gayle in the Pakistan Super League, and the IPL last year – measured with his outstanding career – the Universe Boss (as Gayle is affectionately called) is a ‘must pick’’ in Sammy’s opinion.
Sammy noted that “Chris has over 20 T20 centuries and knows the big occasion and his experience cannot be underrated.”
Talking about his own removal from the West Indies team, Sammy said, “You seek forgiveness when you do something wrong,” but the former Skipper has no remorse for a career-ending post-World Cup rant.
Five years after his fiery speech criticizing Cricket West Indies hierarchy and then president Dave Cameron at the conclusion of the T20 World Cup, Sammy says he would do it all over again if he had to.
