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Beach, six-hitting all enjoyment for carefree Gayle

Gros Islet (St. Lucia): Only a few days ago, Chris Gayle was lying on a beach in Jamaica soaking up warm mid-January sunshine and unwinding from a difficult Australian Big Bash League (BBL).There were no



Jamaica's six-wicket defeat at the penultimate stage of the tournament meant the end of the Gayle entertainment show. He will pack up and return to Jamaica but on this occasion there will be no time for leisure.



In another few days, he will again exchange the familiarity of the Caribbean for the cricketing cauldrons of Australia when West Indies do battle with the hosts in five One-Day Internationals and one Twenty20.

The left-hander anticipates tough time for West Indies but believes the Caribbean side has the mettle and know-how required, to prevail.