What changed
2026-08-07 12:32 UTC → 2026-08-09 01:02 UTC ·
added
removed
In late July 2026, The 14th edition of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League announced the full rosters for its eight‑nation tournament, confirming key signings such as Pakistani spinner Usman Tariq for (CPL) commenced on 7 August 2026, featuring an expanded roster that includes the Trinbago Knight Riders and additions like South African batter Matthew Breetzke new Jamaica Kingsmen and USA all‑rounder Amshi de Silva. Antigua & Barbuda Falcons. The squads were set for a competition running from 7 August six-week tournament is scheduled to conclude with a final on 20 September across venues in Antigua September. Defending five-time champions Trinbago Knight Riders, led by captain Nicholas Pooran and Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts featuring players such as Sunil Narine and Nevis, St Lucia, Kieron Pollard, are among the competing teams. Early fixtures include matchups such as the St Vincent and Kitts & Nevis Patriots against the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago. A week later, Trinbago Knight Riders at the league opened Arnos Vale Ground in St. Vincent. In conjunction with the Jamaica Kingsmen versus cricket season, the new Antigua & Barbuda Falcons and released a broadcast plan targeting Indian viewers. Matches would be shown on JioStar television league has launched the 'CPL SchoolYard' community initiative. This program includes 'Back to School' events in Saint Lucia and streamed live Jamaica on the CPL T20 YouTube channel, with fixtures listed 17 August to distribute school essentials, followed by 'Take a Player to School' events in both Caribbean (AST) Guyana and Indian Standard Time. The schedule highlighted venues such as Sabina Park, Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Barbados on 10 September aimed at promoting digital literacy and Warner Park, ensuring comprehensive coverage throughout the six‑week tournament. youth inspiration.