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Gayle happy to be back at helm for West Indies

West Indies skipper Chris Gayle has put aside his differences with his team's selectors and now looks forward to continuing on in his role as captain with renewed enthusiasm.

The 28-year old Jamaican resigned as Windies captain in late July but seemingly had a change in heart earlier this month when he agreed behind closed doors to carry on as his team's leader.

Gayle, the first batsman to score a century at the ICC Twenty20 World Cup, celebrated his return as captain by smashing an unbeaten 110 off 77 balls to power the Windies to glory in the Scotiabank Series Cup against Canada in Toronto last weekend.

The left-handed opening batsman said being captain of the Windies is a privilege he has always enjoyed.

"I have taken the responsibilty of being captain which is something I enjoy," Gayle told The Royal Gazette. "I just hope I can contribute, not only as a captain, but as an individual as well to the team."

Reflecting on his team's triumphs over ICC Associates Bermuda and Canada on the way to the Scotiabank title, Gayle noted: "It was an overall team effort and I'm delighted with the way we performed to win and win in style.

"We came with a specific game plan and we stuck to it.

"Canada played well in the earlier matches and we wanted to make sure we did not let them have too many opportunities. We wanted to make sure we played better cricket than they did.

"Overall I would say we had a very good tour. It gave some new players an opportunity to showcase their skills and they took the chances with both hands."

Gayle, whose century against the Canadians included six sixes and 14 fours, was also pleased to hit form with the bat, albeit against a weaker bowling attack.

"It was good to get among the runs again and make a contribution to the victory," he said.

"I got a good start and decided I would capitalise and make the most of it.

"Some people may want to say 'just Canada no big thing', but it is always good to get a ton. I'm truly happy."

On the way to the title the Windies beat Bermuda by six-wickets and Canada by 49 runs and seven-wickets in the final of the triangular series played at the Maple Leaf Cricket Club.