The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is set to ignite the summer with its 12th season, scheduled from August 30 to October 7. With six teams vying for the coveted title, the tournament promises to be a thrilling spectacle of Caribbean cricket.
One of the most exciting developments for this season is the addition of a new team – the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons. Replacing the Jamaica Tallawahs, the Falcons are ready to make their mark on the CPL, adding a new dimension to the tournament’s dynamics. The 2013, 2016, and 2022 champions, the Jamaica Tallawahs, will be missed, but the Falcons’ arrival promises fresh excitement and new rivalries.
The 34 matches will be played across seven venues, with the top four teams in the league phase advancing to the playoffs. Each team can field a maximum of four overseas players in their playing XI for a match. To nurture emerging talent, each team must include an emerging player in at least five games, allowing them to field an additional overseas player in those matches.
With a mix of established stars and exciting young talent, each team is ready to battle it out for the championship. Here’s a look at the squads for each team:
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons:
Fabian Allen, Jewel Andrew, Sam Billings (wk), Teddy Bishop, Fakhar Zaman, Justin Greaves, Chris Green, Jahmar Hamilton (wk), Imad Wasim, Kofi James, Joshua James, Brandon King, Mohammad Amir, Kelvin Pitman, Roshon Primus, Shamar Springer, Hayden Walsh.St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots:
Joshua Da Silva, Dominic Drakes, Andre Fletcher, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ryan John, Johann Layne, Evin Lewis, Mikyle Louis, Kyle Mayers, Ashmead Nedd, Veeraswamy Permaul, Rilee Roussouw, Sherfane Rutherford, Sikandar Raza, Odean Smith, Tristan Stubbs, Nuwan Thushara.Barbados Royals:
Rovman Powell (c), Alick Athanaze, Shamarh Brooks, Rivaldo Clarke (wk), Quinton de Kock (wk), Kevin Wickham, Rahkeem Cornwall, Jason Holder, Kadeem Alleyne, Obed McCoy, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ramon Simmonds, Maheesh Theekshana, Isai Thorne, Dunith Wellalage, Nyeem Young, Nathan Sealy.Guyana Amazon Warriors:
Kevlon Anderson, Azam Khan (wk), Shimton Hetmyer, Shai Hope (wk), Matthew Nandu, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Saim Ayub, Ronaldo Alimohamed, Keemo Paul, Dwaine Pretorius, Raymon Reifer, Romario Shepherd, Imran Tahir, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Junior Sinclair, Kevin Sinclair.St. Lucia Kings:
Aaron Jones, Ackeem Auguste, Johnson Charles (wk), Faf du Plessis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Tim Seifert (wk), Khari Campbell, Roston Chase, Shadrack Descarte, Khary Pierre, David Wiese, McKenny Clarke, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Noor Ahmad, Mikkel Govia, Johann Jeremiah.Trinbago Knight Riders:
Keacy Carty, Mark Deyal, Andries Gous (wk), Nicholas Pooran (wk), Jason Roy, Dwayne Bravo, Sunil Narine, Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Ali Khan, Terrance Hinds, Akeal Hossein, Josh Little, Jayden Seales, Waqar Salamkheil, Nathan Edward, Shaqkere Parris.Get ready for a summer of thrilling Caribbean cricket action, as the CPL 2024 promises to deliver unforgettable moments for fans across the globe.
