Gayle will be ready for 100th Test

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle has given the reassurance that he will be fit and ready to play in the first Test against New Zealand, which gets going on Sunday at Sabina Park.

The big-hitting opener, who recently visited Germany, where he underwent consultation with regards to a back injury, is earmarked to play his 100th Test after being named in the West Indies 13-member squad for encounter.

"I am fit, available and will be playing on Sunday, and I am looking forward to it," said Gayle, who along with other members of the squad arrived in Jamaica yesterday.