Former West Indies fast bowler Andy Roberts insists that based on his strengths and weakness, under pressure batsman Chris Gayle should not be picked for the team if batting below position number three.

In 17 matches batting at the number three position or below, for the West Indies, Gayle has managed a total of 239 runs, at an average of 15.93 and a strike rate of 113.80.  He has a high score of 67 runs.  At the World Cup, having played against England and South Africa so far, Gayle has scored 13 runs from 13 balls, against England, and 12 runs from 12 balls against South Africa.

“If Chris is going to bat below number three then he has no right to be in the team,” Roberts told the Mason and Guest radio show.

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In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com

Roberts has had his failures as both manager and selector, let the current people do their job and make your comments when the tournament is over. We as fans can talk shit all day but ex players and official need to be more responsible. Sir Alex is at every ManU home game , does he makes public comments on team and manager?