Somerset's newly-appointed County Championship skipper Chris Rogers has made it clear he's not the biggest fan of his former Sydney Thunder team-mate Gayle.
Australian batsman Rogers played in the Big Bash League alongside Gayle three years ago.
"From my time at the Thunder I was very disappointed in his attitude and his behaviour," Rogers said on 5 January. "I've never been a fan since.
"He has to realise at some stage, and I'd be the first to admit that at times I've let myself down with my behaviour, but you grow up and you start making better decisions. He needs to start making better decisions."
Rogers has replaced Marcus Trescothick as captain for the four-day competition, after he stepped down from the role last week.
However, Gayle will not play under Rogers directly as Jim Allenby is the club's one-day captain.
Australian batsman Rogers played in the Big Bash League alongside Gayle three years ago.
"From my time at the Thunder I was very disappointed in his attitude and his behaviour," Rogers said on 5 January. "I've never been a fan since.
"He has to realise at some stage, and I'd be the first to admit that at times I've let myself down with my behaviour, but you grow up and you start making better decisions. He needs to start making better decisions."
Rogers has replaced Marcus Trescothick as captain for the four-day competition, after he stepped down from the role last week.
However, Gayle will not play under Rogers directly as Jim Allenby is the club's one-day captain.