Gayle reunites with Jamaica Tallawahs

Gayle left to join St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in 2017 and even led them to the final that season. © Getty

Chris Gayle will reunite with his former team Jamaica Tallawahs, after a gap of two years, the Tallawahs announced on Saturday (May 4). Gayle has been named as their marquee player for the upcoming season of the Caribbean Premier League.

The left-hander had previously led the Tallawahs to two title triumphs - in 2013 and 2016 - beating Guyana Amazon Warriors in both finals. He left to join St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in 2017 and even led them to the final that season.

"We are delighted to have Chris playing for his home team for the 2019 season," Tallawahs COO Jefferson Miller said in a release. "There is no bigger name in Twenty20 cricket, and we can't wait for him to arrive and make the Jamaican fans proud. We are looking forward to Chris being a big part of our push for a third CPL title."

The draft for the upcoming season is scheduled to take place on May 22, while the tournament will be played in September-October.