<p>West Indies batsman Chris Gayle has again signed with Sydney Thunder for another season of Australia’s Twenty20 Big Bash.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The 32-year-old left-hander turned out for the Thunder last season and was a hit at the ANZ Stadium, smashing 252 runs at an average of 42.<br /><br />“I am really happy to have re-signed with the Thunder,” Gayle said Monday.<br /><br />“After my experience last year, I always wanted to return. I love Sydney so I cannot wait to get amongst the guys again. The Thunder squad is looking good with a solid mix of youth and experience,” he added.<br /><br />Gayle is currently in Antigua where he is preparing for the opening Test against New Zealand starting Wednesday.<br /><br />He was only recently recalled to the West Indies side following a 15-month hiatus, owing to an impasse with the West Indies Cricket Board.<br /><br />During his time away from international cricket, he increased his Twenty20 stocks significantly with successful stints in Zimbabwe, Bangladesh and the cash-rich Indian Premier League.<br /><br />Gayle will be joined at Thunder by Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi who played for Melbourne Renegades last season.<br /><br />Afridi, a big-hitting right-hander and wily leg-spinner, said Gayle’s presence at the outfit was a big plus for him.<br /><br />“Chris is a great guy and a tremendous player. It is always fun playing alongside him and I look forward to seeing him annihilate bowling attacks once again,” Afridi said.<br /><br />Gayle is one of the four West Indies players already confirmed for the December 7 to January 19 showpiece.<br /><br />Mystery off-spinner Sunil Narine will debut for the Sydney Sixers, batsman Kieron Pollard will play for the Adelaide Strikers while fast bowler Kemar Roach has signed for Brisbane Heat.</p>
<p>West Indies batsman Chris Gayle has again signed with Sydney Thunder for another season of Australia’s Twenty20 Big Bash.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The 32-year-old left-hander turned out for the Thunder last season and was a hit at the ANZ Stadium, smashing 252 runs at an average of 42.<br /><br />“I am really happy to have re-signed with the Thunder,” Gayle said Monday.<br /><br />“After my experience last year, I always wanted to return. I love Sydney so I cannot wait to get amongst the guys again. The Thunder squad is looking good with a solid mix of youth and experience,” he added.<br /><br />Gayle is currently in Antigua where he is preparing for the opening Test against New Zealand starting Wednesday.<br /><br />He was only recently recalled to the West Indies side following a 15-month hiatus, owing to an impasse with the West Indies Cricket Board.<br /><br />During his time away from international cricket, he increased his Twenty20 stocks significantly with successful stints in Zimbabwe, Bangladesh and the cash-rich Indian Premier League.<br /><br />Gayle will be joined at Thunder by Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi who played for Melbourne Renegades last season.<br /><br />Afridi, a big-hitting right-hander and wily leg-spinner, said Gayle’s presence at the outfit was a big plus for him.<br /><br />“Chris is a great guy and a tremendous player. It is always fun playing alongside him and I look forward to seeing him annihilate bowling attacks once again,” Afridi said.<br /><br />Gayle is one of the four West Indies players already confirmed for the December 7 to January 19 showpiece.<br /><br />Mystery off-spinner Sunil Narine will debut for the Sydney Sixers, batsman Kieron Pollard will play for the Adelaide Strikers while fast bowler Kemar Roach has signed for Brisbane Heat.</p>