Chris Gayle ‘Gayle antagonistic, unrepentant’
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Former West Indies captain Chris Gayle has been described as “antagonistic and unrepentant” during his dispute with the West Indies Cricket Board.
Officials of the regional governing body said on Sunday that they were disappointed by Gayle’s “continued unprofessionalism” in dealing with outstanding issues between them.
“The WICB reiterates its stated position, that there is a history of difficulty in communicating with and relating to Mr Gayle and wishes to bring this matter to a resolution,” stated a WICB media release.
“But from his latest statement, and his expressed views in the meetings with the WICB, it would appear as though he is of the unshakeable view that he has conducted himself impeccably.
“The WICB insists that his conduct cannot simply be swept under the carpet as is the apparent desire of Mr Gayle.”
The WICB said it wanted to ensure that that Gayle’s services remain available to West Indies cricket — “but not at any cost and not on his inflexible take-it-or-leave it terms”. “There must be mutual respect, and a commitment to put West Indies cricket first,” said the media release.
“The WICB has written to Gayle making it clear that it is willing to seek a compromise resolution. Gayle’s position is that he has nothing to account for, and expects to be automatically reinstated to the West Indies team whenever he decides that he is available.
“Even though at a follow up meeting between Mr. Gayle and the team management, the head coach indicated what was required to assist in his return to the West Indies team.
“Gayle has refused and has demonstrated no inclination to compromise; instead he has been antagonistic and unrepentant in the entire process.”
Officials of the regional governing body said on Sunday that they were disappointed by Gayle’s “continued unprofessionalism” in dealing with outstanding issues between them.
“The WICB reiterates its stated position, that there is a history of difficulty in communicating with and relating to Mr Gayle and wishes to bring this matter to a resolution,” stated a WICB media release.
“But from his latest statement, and his expressed views in the meetings with the WICB, it would appear as though he is of the unshakeable view that he has conducted himself impeccably.
“The WICB insists that his conduct cannot simply be swept under the carpet as is the apparent desire of Mr Gayle.”
The WICB said it wanted to ensure that that Gayle’s services remain available to West Indies cricket — “but not at any cost and not on his inflexible take-it-or-leave it terms”. “There must be mutual respect, and a commitment to put West Indies cricket first,” said the media release.
“The WICB has written to Gayle making it clear that it is willing to seek a compromise resolution. Gayle’s position is that he has nothing to account for, and expects to be automatically reinstated to the West Indies team whenever he decides that he is available.
“Even though at a follow up meeting between Mr. Gayle and the team management, the head coach indicated what was required to assist in his return to the West Indies team.
“Gayle has refused and has demonstrated no inclination to compromise; instead he has been antagonistic and unrepentant in the entire process.”
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