Chris Gayle may be sidelined for the second ODI

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West Indies opener Chris Gayle could miss the second ODI against New Zealand in Christchurch on Saturday due to an illness.

Gayle scored 22 in the first ODI in Whangarei, but did not field during New Zealand’s successful chase of 249.

“He took ill,” West Indies head coach Stuart Law said after the match. “He’s going to seek further medical advice once we arrive in Christchurch tomorrow. At this point in time I can’t give you any further details of what’s going on.

“I’m not a doctor. I can’t give you any more, so I apologise. We should get a full appraisal tomorrow.”

With the West Indies 1-0 down in the three-match series, they have to triumph in Christchurch in order to avoid losing the series.