The West Indies Cricket Board broke their silence on Chris Gayle's pending return to the regional team, saying they were "pleased" the estranged batsman had made himself available to play.

AB de Villiers might have turned out to be the hero for Royal Challengers Bangalore in their five-wicket win over Deccan Chargers, but the South African instead lavished praise on openers Tillakaratne Dilshan and Chris Gayle for setting up the platform for the run chase.

The West Indies cricket team touched down here on Wednesday for their three-Test tour against the world's No.1 side, with English newspapers already launching their usual assault on the tourists.