• Afridi terms Gayle “one of the greatest T20I players”.
• Gayle takes to Twitter to thank Afridi for his greetings.
• West Indies superstar effectively called time on his international career on Saturday.

Former T20I cricketer Chris Gayle thanked former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi for congratulating him on a “wonderful” career.

West Indies superstar Chris Gayle had effectively called time on his international career on Saturday when he admitted: “I’d love to play one more World Cup. But I don’t think they will allow me.”

Following Gayle’s announcement, Afridi congratulated the West Indies star cricketer for a “wonderful” career.

The star batsman termed Gayle “one of the greatest T20I players”.

“You inspired a new generation of players all around the world, go well Universe Boss,” he said.

Today, the West Indies star cricketer took to Twitter to thank Afridi for his greetings.

“Thanks @SAfridiOfficial Boom-Boom,” he wrote.