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CPL 2024: All you need to know, squads, teams

Thursday, 29-Aug-2024
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The Caribbean Premier League 2024 is set kick off on Thursday, (August 30), marking the 12th edition of the tournament. CPL has become a significant part of T20 leagues around the world, showcasing both local and international talent.

This season promises to be as thrilling as ever, with many international stars set to feature in the league. Six teams will be participating in the league as it will be played until October 6. A total of 34 games will be played in the tournament across seven countries, Trinidad, Guyana, Barbados, St Lucia, St Kitts, and Antigua. Firebrand Shamar Joseph is the new talent, who will be making his entry into the CPL playing for defending champions Guyana Amazon Warriors. 

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Guyana Amazon Warriors - Imran Tahir, Shimron Hetmyer, Saim Ayub, Shai Hope, Romario Shepherd, Azam Khan, Gudakesh Motie, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Keemo Paul, Dwaine Pretorius, Kevin Sinclair, Raymon Reifer, Ronaldo Alimohamed, Shamar Joseph, Kevlon Anderson, Matthew Nandu, Junior Sinclair

Antigua & Barbuda Falcons - Imad Wasim, Brandon King, Fabian Allen, Sam Billings (wk), Mohammad Amir, Chris Green, Fakhar Zaman, Roshon Primus, Justin Greaves, Hayden Walsh, Jahmar Hamilton, Teddy Bishop, Kofi James, Shamar Springer, Kelvin Pitman, Jewel Andrew, Joshua James

Barbados Royals - Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, David Miller, Quinton de Kock, Maheesh Theekshana, Alick Athanaze, Naveen-ul-Haq, Obed McCoy, Kevin Wickham, Keshav Maharaj, Kadeem Alleyne, Rahkeem Cornwall, Isai Thorne, Nathan Sealy, Nyeem Young, Rivaldo Clarke, Ramon Simmonds

St Kitts & Nevis Patriots - Kyle Mayers, Rilee Rossouw, Evin Lewis, Sherfane Rutherford, Sikandar Raza, Anrich Nortje, Andre Fletcher, Tristan Stubbs, Dominic Drakes, Mikyle Louis, Odean Smith, Joshua da Silva, Veerasammy Permaul, Ryan John, Ashmead Nedd, Johann Layne, Tabraiz Shamsi

Saint Lucia Kings - Heinrich Klaasen, Faf du Plessis, Alzarri Joseph, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Noor Ahmad, David Wiese, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Matthew Forde, Aaron Jones, Khary Pierre, Khari Campbell, Johann Jeremiah, Shadrack Descarte, Mikkel Govia, McKenny Clarke, Akeem Auguste, Tim Seifert

Trinbago Knight Riders - Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran, Tim David, Akeal Hosein, Jason Roy, Dwayne Bravo, Josh Little, Waqar Salamkheil, Jayden Seales, Ali Khan, Mark Deyal, Keacy Carty, Terrence Hinds, Nathan Edward, Shaquere Parris

There is also a new team, Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, in the league this season. They will replace Jamaica Tallawahs. In the opening match of the tournament, Antigua and Barbuda Falcons will take on St Kitts and Nevis Patriots on Thursday at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua.

 

 

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