Former West Indies fast bowler turned analyst, Richard ‘Prof’ Edwards believes veteran batsman Chris Gayle could still add plenty of value as an x-factor, with the team set to continue preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

The 41-year-old batsman’s inclusion, along with the inclusion of a few other senior players, has continued to divide opinion.  While some believe the players are solid and experienced additions to any potential World Cup squad, there are others who believe the focus should be on developing younger players.

 “You do want fellows to be very mobile.  The trouble that we all know with Chris Gayle is that if you hit the ball to him, he will catch it, but he’s not as fast these days, he slowed down quite a lot,” Edwards told the Mason and Guest program.

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In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com

Has anyone ever done an analysis as to how much runs or wickets that Gayle has cost his teams? People keep making a fuss about his mobility. He is definitely not a boundary fielder but how many boundary fielders can you have at a time? He is and has always been a very good close in fielder. I cannot recall see Gayle costing his team any runs. So stop this foolishness please. He fields well in the positions he is required to field in.