When Jamaica goes up against the Combined Colleges and Campuses (CCC) today it is expected that they will have their full compliment of players to chose from following a mild flu virus outbreak in the team.

Captain Chris Gayle and batsman Shawn Findlay, who both had to miss Wednesday's humiliating 100-run defeat to defending champions Trinidad and Tobago, due to the virus, are said to have recovered sufficiently after visits to the doctor, and along with leg-spinner Odean Brown, who was suffering from symptoms during the game, are all expected to be available for selection.

must-win situation

Fast bowler Jerome Taylor, who also missed the match because of an aggravated hamstring injury, should also be back, as Jamaica, facing a virtual must-win situation, takes aim at the CCC, who defeated the Windward Islands in their opener, and needs only a win to book a spot in the semi-finals.

"I wouldn't say it [the flu outbreak] is of great alarm. The last person I took to the doctor today (yesterday) was Odean Brown. Gayle is up and fine and, in general, everything is now under control," team manager, Maurice Clarke said yesterday.

"People started to feel a bit down about two or three days after we got in. Some people had symptoms, which were treated with panadols and the likes, but some people systems were weaker than some," he added.

direct impact

Clarke also explained that with Gayle down and a couple players a bit drained it had a direct impact on the Trinidad match.

"It definitely had an impact on the team's performance yesterday (Wednesday) as we lost our main batsman in Gayle. David Bernard the trainer, and the coach Junior Bennett were also hit, and I had to do some check ups today.

"But we had a training session today (yesterday), and with the exception of Gayle, who was given added time to rest, everybody trained," Clarke said.

Other players who it is said suffered initial effects of the flu, but have since recovered include batsman Danza Hyatt, wicketkeeper Carlton Baugh Jr, and pacer Daren Powell.