Fast bowler Paul van Meekeren has made cricketing history by becoming the first-ever Dutch player to sign for a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) franchise. Coming hot on the heels off his stint with Durham, it will provide much-needed playing momentum to the Dutchman, ahead of the T20 World Cup in two month’s time. The quick’s...
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Vettori appointed Barbados Royals new coach ahead of CPL 2021
Co-owner believes his addition is a step in the right direction for the team Ahead of the upcoming season of the Caribbean Premier League, Royals Sports Group (EM Sporting Holdings Ltd) owned franchise Barbados Royals has announced former New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori as the team’s new Head Coach. Speaking at his appointment, Daniel Vettori...
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Saint Lucia Zouks renamed Saint Lucia Kings
The franchise has got a new logo as well Saint Lucia Zouks are now Saint Lucia Kings, the CPL franchise said in a media release on Monday. The team has got a new logo as well. In 2020, the franchise was sold to KPH Dream Cricket Private Limited, the consortium that owns the Punjab Kings...
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Barbados franchise rebrands as Royals, CPL to use Kookabura smart balls
The Barbados Caribbean Premier League franchise will change its name following a deal that sees the Royals Sports Group (EM Sporting Holdings Ltd), the owners of the Rajasthan Royals IPL franchise acquire a majority stake in the team. The two-time CPL champions will be rebranded as the Barbados Royals, a partner franchise of the Rajasthan...
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St Kitts pitch is one of the best in the Caribbean, says Pete Russell
– some of the wickets were disappointing last CPL By Brandon Corlette During the 2020 Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL), 30 team totals were below 150, while 20 team totals surpassed 150. According to CPL Chief Executive Officer Pete Russell, some of the wickets in Trinidad and Tobago were disappointing. Looking ahead to the 2021...
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CPL to West Indies team: Pete Russell impressed with young players’ production
By Brandon Corlette The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is known as “the biggest party in sport”, and the cricket being played is also of high-quality. From a player’s development perspective, CPL has given young Caribbean players the exposure to play against some top international cricketers. Pete Russell, CPL’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), is pleased with...
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CPL fixtures announced: Guyana Amazon Warriors, TKR to open CPL campaign on August 26
Following discussions between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and Cricket West Indies (CWI), the dates of this year’s tournament have been amended. The Hero CPL will now start on 26 August and finish on 15 September. This year’s tournament will be played in St Kitts...
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CPL agrees to change tournament dates on BCCI’s request
“Cricket administrators must collaborate if cricket is to survive the risks and costs of Covid-19,” says Ricky Skerritt In a shot in the arm for the BCCI and the IPL, the dates for the 2021 edition of the CPL have been revised; it will now be played in St Kitts and Nevis between August 26...
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No shifting of CPL dates to accommodate IPL
Commercial Director of Cricket West Indies (CWI) Dominic Warne is confident of safely hosting the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) in St Kitts and Nevis from August 28 to September 19. While the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to return on September 18 and reports indicated that the Board of Control for...
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CPL 2021: West Indies future stars to feature for third successive year
Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will continue to offer development opportunities to some of the best young West Indians in the ninth edition of the CPL, which takes place in St Kitts later this year. Since 2019, and for the third consecutive season, twelve (12) players have been drafted,...