After West Indies’ exit in the T20 World Cup, Chris Gayle confirmed. That he had played his last match in a major tournament. But revealed his expectation that CWI “gets me to go in front of my home audience for a game in Jamaica”. Will… then I can say ‘Hey guys, thank you very much.'”

West Indies will play three ODIs and a T20I against Ireland in January, with the possibility that the standalone T20I will be used as a farewell match for Chris Gayle https://t.co/SK9aMe8ALd

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) December 7, 2021

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Standalone T20I to be Used as Farewell Match for Chris Gayle

West Indies will play three ODIs and one T20I against Ireland in Jamaica from January 8 to 16. The CWI has announced. With the possibility that the standalone T20I will be used as a farewell match for Chris Gayle.

CWI chief executive Johnny Grave said on the Mason and Guest radio show in Barbados last month. “It is that collectively we all feel that one last game at home is fitting for him to say farewell to a one-off game. That Ireland series will represent that opportunity.

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“It would certainly be fair, as far as I can see it, to treat our players. And give them a chance to bow down – especially a player like Chris Gayle. Who has had an incredible career and won trophies for West Indies Huh.”

West Indies vs Ireland fixtures

January 8 – 1st ODI
11 January – 2nd ODI
14 January – 3rd ODI
16 January – T20I only (D/N)
All fixtures in Sabina Park, Jamaica

Ireland will travel to the Caribbean on December 31. Shortly after their series against the United States, which begins on December 22 and includes two T20Is and three ODIs. They have already announced their squads for both tours. With Kevin O’Brien exiting and David Ripley taking temporary charge as interim head coach.

Chris Gayle will not be Part of ODI Squad

Chris Gayle will not be a part of the ODI squad. With the series counting for 2023 World Cup qualification through the Super League. The only match at Sabina Park can be used as their farewell game. No decision taken on the inclusion of Gayle yet. But the issue will be discussed at the next meeting of CWI’s board of directors later this month.

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Ireland last toured the Caribbean in 2020, drawing the T20I series 1-1 and losing the ODI series 3-0. Sabina Park was one of the finest moments in Irish cricket history. Their victory over Pakistan in the 2007 World Cup on St. Patrick’s Day.

Richard Holdsworth, Cricket Ireland’s Director of Performance, said. “We delighted to be back in the Caribbean where we have many fond memories. The World Cup Super League is an important set of fixtures for Ireland as we try to qualify for the next Cricket World Cup. And – if the series in 2020 is anything to go by. We look forward to a highly competitive series in January Looking forward.”