Chris Gayle alluded towards his retirement after his dismissal during West Indies vs Australia in the T20 World Cup 2021
Although he’s not made any official statement on his retirement, Chris Gayle looks to have run his race at the international stage for West Indies.
T20 World Cup 2021 West Indies vs Australia: Chris Gayle Hints At Retirement After Dismissal
After being dismissed by Pat Cummins during West Indies vs Australia on Saturday in the T20 World Cup, Gayle walked back to the pavilion raising his bat towards the bat and his counterparts. And with the entire West Indies team out to greet Gayle and applaud him, the gesture was emotive of an impending retirement announcement from one of the finest players to have stepped out onto the pitch for West Indies.
Chris Gayle! ❤️#WIvsAUS pic.twitter.com/ZpHN3YkZrm
— 'Z (@_NyrraZo) November 6, 2021
Gayle hasn’t endured the best of world cups with him massively underwhelming, much like his team at the 2021 event. His dwindling form alludes towards him having reached the tailend of his lengthy and illustrious career, one which saw him become one of the most revered and destructive names in the world of cricket.
Gayle was sent packing by Cummins after scoring 15 off 9 balls as West Indies recorded 157-7 on the day. The side has already crashed out of the marquee tournament after a slew of dejecting showings with the team languid once again as it tried to defend its score against the Australians.
Australia eased their way to a win on the day in reply with both David Warner and Mitchell Marsh striking half centuries on the day to seal the side’s progression into the semi-finals.
Gayle is meanwhile envisaged to continue playing domestic T20 leagues even in the aftermath of his retirement from international cricket.
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