A limited-overs marauder he might be but West Indies swashbuckler Chris Gayle says there is nothing more challenging than Test cricket, a format which can also help one understand the vagaries of life. Speaking to Indian cricketer Mayank Agarwal for BCCI’s online show ‘Open Nets’, Gayle, who has played 103 Tests in his roller-coaster career, said nothing beats the experience. Playing Test cricket also gives you a chance, how to live life because playing five days of cricket is very challenging. Often accused of focusing entirely on the shorter formats, the 40-year-old Gayle encouraged youngsters to strive to play Tests but not be so driven that they do not have a life beyond cricket. “Test cricket allows you to test your skills and mental toughness... Just be dedicated, enjoy what you do.

Source: The Telegraph June 23, 2020 19:52 UTC