'Winning the World Cup Would be a Fairy-Tale Finish' - Chris Gayle

The veteran Windies batsman, Christopher Henry Gayle aka Chris Gayle had revealed he will hang his boots from ODI cricket post the 2019 World Cup. The news broke on Sunday (February 17th), and the Universe Boss had a few more words to say. Meanwhile, after playing two decades of international cricket, Gayle said winning the World Cup would be a fairy-tale finish to his career. Gayle further added the youngsters have to get the job done for him.

“Winning the World Cup would be a fairy-tale finish,” he said on Sunday, February 17. “The youngsters owe it to me to win. They have to do that for me and try and get me the trophy. I’ll be looking to put my input in as well.”

Any bowler has to be wary of me – Gayle

One of the most devastating batsmen in world cricket, Gayle got recalled to Windies’ squad for the first three ODIs against England. Gayle said he doesn’t know who would be opening for England in bowling – he better has to be wary of him. Meanwhile, Barbados will host the first One-Dayer on Wednesday (February 20th).

“I don’t know who is opening the bowling for England, but any bowler is going to beware of Chris Gayle,” Chris added.

It’s been a while a few of the star Windies players have been out of the team; mainly because of the conflict with the board. Chris Gayle, despite being the veteran of the game falls under the category. In the past, he remained available for selection during India series, but the southpaw preferred to stay out of contention; as he wanted to continue playing the Afghanistan Premier League.

You will see the last of me playing on the home soil – Gayle

As the board and the players seemed to have settled the matter, Gayle is among the overlooked players who will play against England. The Windies star revealed the crowd would see the last of him playing on the home soil. As the former World Champions, in their lead up to the World Cup, don’t have series after England – to settle the best XI for the 2019 World Cup is the board’s utmost priority.

“This series against England might be the last time people get to see the ‘Universe Boss’ on local soil,” he pointed out. “The last game I played in Barbados for Jamaica I got a hundred and it would be nice to continue where I left off and entertain the home fans as much as possible. At the end of the day, everybody should be happy and enjoy the game.”

Gayle is upbeat about staying strong and keep performing dominantly during the England series. Meanwhile, being the most popular or perhaps the greatest T20 player, the Universe Boss concluded,

“You’re looking at a great man,” he maintained. “I’m the greatest player in the world. Of course, I’m still the ‘Universe Boss’. That will never change. I’ll take that to the grave. I’m looking to draw the line after the World Cup.” Gayle said.