Gayle says he wants to continue as captain

Chris Gayle says he will continue as West Indies captain, despite his side’s seven-wicket loss to South Africa inside four days in the third Test at Kensington Oval in Barbados yesterday.



The defeat, which spelled a 2-0 series defeat for Gayle’s men, was the latest in a long string of failures for the regional squad, but the Jamaican opener says he will not quit.



Gayle says he is willing to go on as he still has a lot to offer in that particular area.



The 30-year-old, who has led West Indies in 20 Tests, says there were problems of support, which needed to be dealt with.



Gayle further says the team was let down by poor batting and injuries prior to the game.



West Indies, who lost all-rounder Darren Sammy and fast bowler Nelon Pascal ahead of the Test, were bowled out for 231 and 161 in conditions Gayle described as perfect for batting.



Final scores in the match were, West Indies 231 and 161; South Africa 346 and 49 for three.