England tour of West Indies, 2009

West Indies captain Chris Gayle said on Thursday that his side has decided against strike action during the final one-day international against England in St Lucia on Friday.

England could be left standing at the altar if the West Indies team carries out its threat to boycott the decisive fifth and final One-day International at the Beausejour Cricket Ground on Friday.

The West Indies Players Association have rejected the recent proposal statement from their cricket board and have demanded for fresh rounds of negotiation.

'There's no way I'll be without my wife for 11 weeks again.'

Kevin Pietersen is totally committed to England's one-day series against the West Indies, stand-in coach Andy Flower insisted on Sunday.

England have an added incentive to win the fourth One-day International against West Indies at Kensington Oval on Sunday.

England had their egos battered further Friday, when West Indies captain Chris Gayle struck 80 from 43 balls to carry his side to an eight-wicket victory in their rain-affected third One-day International at Kensington Oval.

Kevin Pietersen said Friday he cannot wait to get home after a "heck of a tough time" following his departure as England skipper, although he insisted there were no problems with his return to ranks.

All-rounder Andrew Flintoff will return to England's team in the third one-day international against West Indies in Barbados on Friday.

Chris Gayle, Ramnaresh Sarwan and Shivnarine Chanderpaul are among the players considering boycotting the tour.