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SIDE-LINED West Indies opener Chris Gayle and fast bowling allrounder Andre Russell have made themselves available for selection for Jamaica’s team to face Windward Islands in the opening round of matches in the regional four-day tournament, set to start February 3.
Chairman of selectors Courtney Daley told the Observer yesterday that the pair, who have both landed contracts to play in the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), are available and will be considered for selection.
“Chris is available and so is Russell for our first game next Friday at Sabina Park. They will be considered when the 13-man squad is decided on,” Daley said.
The Observer understands that while Russell and Gayle are available, batsman Marlon Samuels and injuryprone fast bowling ace Jerome Taylor were not considered.
Samuels and Taylor are also contracted to play in the BPL.
The Jamaica squad was expected to be announced last evening but Daley explained that the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has allowed the local association more time since it is a home fixture and no flight travel arrangements are needed…
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