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#2 Chris Gayle - West Indies
Having amassed over 10000 runs in the 289 matches he has played for the Caribbean side in the ODI format, Gayle has announced that he will retire after the conclusion of this World Cup.
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Gayle is not the type of player principally known for his technique or footwork but he has got numerous other skills to make up for it. He is recognized as the epitome of power-hitting in cricket, which is good enough to cast fear in the hearts of even the finest bowlers the sport has ever witnessed.
There's no denying that if West Indies are to make the cut for the semi-finals or progress further, it will largely be determined by the form of this marauding opener at the top of the order for West Indies.
As for his age, he will be 39 years 251 days old on 30 May.
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