Gayle says 'definitely' playing ODIs

Chris Gayle has effected a surprise turnaround to his previous statements of retiring after the World Cup, saying his post-tournament plans included "definitely" playing the ODI series against India in August as well as "maybe" another Test.

In February, Gayle, 39, had declared the World Cup would end his 50-over career. A month later, after blasting the fastest half-century by a West Indies player to wrap up the a triumphant ODI series against England, Gayle had declared that it was his "last ODI series in the Caribbean."

His comments in Manchester, on the eve of the match against India, seem to have caught even his own team-mates by surprise. ESPNcricinfo understands Cricket West Indies was not aware of Gayle's plans post the World Cup. Even Jason Holder, West Indies' captain, said at the media briefing that Gayle's revelation was news to him.