 However, in June 2019, during the Cricket World Cup, Gayle expressed his desire to play in the ODI matches for the West Indies, and possibly a Test match as well.In July 2019, Cricket West Indies named the ODI squad for the series, with Gayle included in the team.India's MS Dhoni elected to miss the tour to serve with his army regiment, and Hardik Pandya was rested for the series.