The third and final ODI between West Indies and India in Trinidad on Wednesday (August 14) appeared to be the farewell match for West Indies, but the Jamaican swashbuckler suggested after the game that he isn’t quite done yet and would be around "until further notice".

Walking out to bat by donning a special jersey “301” to mark the occasion of his 301st ODI, Gayle along with Evin Lewis got West Indies off to a flying start by adding 115 runs for the opening wicket in just 10.5 overs. The Universe Boss was severe on the Indian bowlers from the outset as he notched up his half-century in just 30 deliveries.

Left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed got rid of Gayle in the 12th over but not before the southpaw dented the visitors with his breathtaking 72 off 41 deliveries, including 8 fours and 5 sixes.

As soon as Gayle was dismissed, all the Indian players ran towards him and congratulated the Caribbean batting giant. Gayle then walked off, holding his helmet aloft his bat in display to the spectators.

All these gestures suggest that this was Gayle’s farewell ODI innings but the 39-year-old categorically dismissed the speculations.

"I didn't announce any retirement," he said in a short video posted by Cricket West Indies, insisting that he will carry on "until further notice".

Addressing the media after the match, West Indies skipper Jason Holder said: "To my knowledge, he hasn't retired. But today was an example of his career. The knock he played was outstanding. He got us off to a really good start. He was entertaining, he showed presence, and that's just what people have come to expect of Chris Gayle over the years."