PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, (CMC)

Embattled off-spinner Sunil Narine could be available again soon for West Indies in the longest version of the game but first wants to continue fine-turning his action.

West Indies head coach Phil Simmons said he had spoken to the 27-year-old during the Caribbean Premier League and he indicated he would make himself available only for the limited overs versions at this stage.

"Speaking with Narine during the Caribbean Premier League, he still wants to be 100 per cent confident about the consistency of his action before returning to Test cricket," Simmons told the Trinidad Newsday newspaper.

"He noted he is happy with the improvement (in) his action during CPL and is available for West Indies in the limited overs section at present."

Narine has not suited up for the Windies in over a year, with his last appearance coming during Bangladesh's tour of the Caribbean last year August. His last Test outing was nearly two years ago.

West Indies will also have to do without all-rounder Dwayne Bravo and opener Lendl Simmons in the Test format, with players indicating their unwillingness to return because of the pay structure of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Coach Simmons, meanwhile, confirmed that opener Chris Gayle would be available for all formats once he recovers from back surgery. West Indies travel to Sri Lanka for a Test and one-day series next month.