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Chris Gayle is all set to make a comeback to international cricket after the cricketer was named in the West Indies ODI squad for the first two matches against England.
Wicket keeper batsman Nicholas Pooran earned his maiden call-up in the 50-over format as cricket West Indies announced their 14-man squad on Thursday.
According to Courtney Browne, the Chairman of Selectors, the home series against England will be preparations for the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Meanwhile, Marlon Samuels will not play the first two ODIs due to a knee injury. Test team captain Jason Holder, Ashley Nurse and Evin Lewis will also return to the squad.
Gayle is the second most capped West Indies player with 284 matches. The 39-year-old is also the second highest run-scorer with 9,727 runs, behind only West Indies great Brian Lara - who has 10,405 runs from 299 matches.
Gayle has scored the most number of centuries by a West Indian in ODI, with 23, as well as the highest score of 215. Gayle has also picked up 165 wickets in ODIs.
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