The Jamaica Tallawahs have had the most action in the build of the 2020 CPL. Newly-appointed captain Rovman Powell said the loss of Chris Gayle and Assistant Coach Ramnaresh Sarwan, who will not play a part in the 2020 tournament, is a big loss, but the team must play professionally and make amends after a poor 2019 CPL.

For Powell, it is also strange, but everyone in the camp is upbeat ahead of the CPL. The young Powell said being appointed as captain evokes a tremendous feeling, and he is excited to lead a great bunch of players.
Sandeep Lamichhane and Mujeeb Ur Rahman are great additions to the Tallawahs, and Powell also believes that the fast bowling led by Oshane Thomas, Andre Russell, Fidel Edwards and Carlos Brathwaite looks strong.

Powell noted that local spinners Veerasammy Permaul and Ramaal Lewis will play important roles, while learning from the international spinners in the set-up. With this tournament being hectic in schedule, Powell said that his bench strength will be ready for any task.

“Injuries will happen. We have made plans and we have a strong bench. We are in a good position in this regard,” Powell noted. The tournament will be played in Trinidad, and the Trinbago Knight Riders would have a little edge. According to Powell, the Tallawahs will not be focusing on that, but are aiming to play good cricket on the day.