He had hit only one T20 International half-century in the last five years. Gayle's place in the squad had been a source of controversy back in the Caribbean even before the World Cup started. Gayle scored 45 runs and took one wicket with his off-spin, fittingly the second and last Australian wicket to fall on Saturday, that of Mitchell Marsh.
In the UAE, Bravo made 26 runs in total and took just two wickets in five games. "DJ (Bravo) has been a benchmark for all players coming through, and Chris, he's someone I look up to," said Australia opener David Warner who made an unbeaten 89 on Saturday.īoth Bravo and Gayle, key figures in the West Indies' 20 T20 World Cup triumphs, have seen their powers wane.ĪLSO READ | T20WC: India beat Scotland in 6.3 overs, here's how it changes semis permutations. We as people are very proud," said Pollard whose team had already been eliminated from the semi-final shake-up.īoth Bravo and Gayle were given a guard of honour by the Australian players. "We have some guys who have done good things for T20 cricket in our team and around the world. West Indies captain Kieron Pollard lamented the "end of a generation".
"If not, I'll announce it and then I'll be joining DJ Bravo in the backend and say thanks to each and everyone but I can't say that as yet." I didn't announce any retirement but they actually give me one game in Jamaica to go in front of my home crowd, then I can say 'hey guys, thank you so much.' Let's see," said Gayle who made his debut in the format in 2006.ĪLSO READ | Former Pakistan skipper hails India's selection, names player who can change the game single-handedly The 42-year-old self-styled 'Universe Boss' and his West Indies team lost by eight wickets to Australia at the T20 World Cup, a fourth defeat in five games for the defending champions.ĭwayne Bravo, 38, confirmed he was finished with international cricket, but Gayle was still not ready to join his fellow former captain in quitting.