Gayle to join Western Australia
Published:Wednesday | July 1, 2009 | 12:47 PM
West Indies captain Chris Gayle will join Western Australia for the domestic 20/20 competition.
Gayle, who has questioned the future of test cricket amid the booming popularity of 20/20, will be Western Australia\'s international import for the tournament.
The top two Australian provinces qualify for the 20/20 Champions League, which will be launched in India later this year.
Western Australia signed the 29-year-old Gayle after failing to persuade former Australia wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist to come out of international retirement for the 20/20 squad.
Gilchrist led Deccan to the Indian Premier League title this season.
The big hitting Gayle averages 41.27 in 12 20/20 internationals and is among the leading exponents of the most condensed version of the international game.
His West Indies teammate Dwayne Bravo has signed to play for Victoria state.