Cricket-Gayle back as Windies skipper for Australia
* Gayle returns as captain
* Sarwan, Chanderpaul and Bravo included
* Uncapped Barath in squad
By Simon Evans
MIAMI, Nov 2 (Reuters) - West Indies have named Chris Gayle as captain for the three-test tour of Australia starting on Nov. 18 with the Caribbean side anxious to put the tribulations of the recent players' strike behind them.
Gayle, who was skipper before the dispute, recently expressed his desire to take on the role again but his appointment was by no means guaranteed.
The West Indies Cricket Board also announced on Monday that David Williams would be the team coach for the tour and former pace bowler Joel Garner would take the role of team manager.
Australian John Dyson had coached West Indies up until the recent Champions Trophy when he was replaced by Williams.
With all the senior players making themselves available for the tour, the squad includes top performers such as Dwayne Bravo and Shivnarine Chanderpaul but also features some fresh faces. Continued...
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