West Indies opener Chris Gayle, left out of the first two Tests against Australia because of confusion over eligibility rules, said on Saturday he was glad to be back and that he had found new motivation in his absence.

Gayle made 71 in his return as he shared a first-wicket partnership of 139 with Devon Smith in the second Test against Australia.

"I'm not out to prove anything, all I want is to play cricket for the West Indies and represent the team," he said.

"When I was dropped, I used that to set myself some targets in these two Test matches," he said.

"I really trained hard and so far I'm pleased with myself."

The Jamaican was overlooked for the first Test after not making himself available for a domestic final against Barbados, which the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) said broke its eligibility rules.