Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced that they will be hosting Ireland for three ODIs and a T20I in Jamaica between January 8 and January 16. There are certain chances that the only T20I of the series will be used as a farewell match for Chris Gayle. Gayle confirmed after West Indies’ exit in the T20 World Cup that he had played his last game in a major tournament but revealed his hope that CWI would give him one last game in Jamaica to go in front of his home crowd.
While Gayle will not be taking part in the ODI series, with the series counting towards 2023 World Cup qualification through the Super League, the one-off fixture at Sabina Park could be used as a farewell game for Chris Gayle.
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Talking about the same, as per the quotes of ESPNCricinfo, CWI chief executive, Johnny Grave said, “It’s whether collectively we all feel that it’s appropriate for him to have one last game at home to say farewell in a one-off game. It would certainly be appropriate, as far as I can see it, to treat our players and give them the opportunity to bow out – especially players like Chris who have had unbelievable careers and won trophies for the West Indies.”
West Indies vs Ireland fixtures
- January 8 – 1st ODI
- January 11 – 2nd ODI
- January 14 – 3rd ODI
- January 16 – Only T20I (D/N)
*All fixtures at Sabina Park, Jamaica
Ireland will be traveling to the Caribbean on December 31, immediately after their series against the USA which starts on December 22 and comprises a couple of T20Is and three ODIs. They have already named their squads for both tours, with Kevin O’Brien left out and David Ripley becoming temporary head coach.
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Cricket Ireland’s performance director, Richard Holdsworth said, “We are pleased to be returning to the Caribbean where we have so many great memories. The World Cup Super League is a crucial set of fixtures for Ireland as we attempt 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.”
