The 29-year-old opener, who returned back home last week to attend to his sick mother in Jamaica, arrived here after taking a long haul flight from Los Angeles.

Reports from the West Indies camp indicated Gayle was in good spirits despite the hectic travel schedule, and was delighted to be with the team again.

The left-hander was expected to train with the squad in the final session here Wednesday.

Coach David Williams said Gayle would be afforded as much rest as possible, even if it meant West Indies fielding first. He was careful to point out, however, that a decision at the toss would not be made based on Gayle's fatigue.

"If he's in the field it will give him a little more time to recuperate. His batting is his main skill and we want him confident in the batting department," Williams pointed out.

"We don't have a problem if he spends some time in the sun. We've still got to look at the surface, we're not going to make a decision based on one guy. It's all about the team.

"When we get to the Gabba and have a look and feel it's feasible for us to bat, so be it."

Gayle arrived with the squad two weeks ago but spent under a week here before returning home after receiving news his mother had become gravely ill.

Having missed the warm-up match against Queensland Bulls, Gayle will enter the first Test without a serious competitive game in months.

CMC