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The twelfth edition of the illustrious Caribbean Premier League (CPL 2024) is right around the corner as the newly formed, Antigua & Barbuda Falcons will take on St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots on Thursday, August 29 at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound.
Just like usual, cricket in the Caribbean will always bring some party mood in the crowds across the islands with the famous music of the region being played and the people continuously dancing and enjoying the entertainers delivering quality performances on the field.
Fresh Start For The King-Chanderpaul Duo
The Brandon King-led side, Antigua & Barbuda Falcons will be making their first appearance in the CPL after replacing the three-time champions, Jamaica Tallawahs in the 2024 season. West Indies cricket legend, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, just like the captain will stay put as the coach of the side in their first season as the replacement of the team from the western island of Jamaica. Seasoned internationals in Imad Wasim, Mohammad Amir, and Sam Billings will be the ones to look out for in the squad.
The 2023 Finalists
While the first-time champions, Guyana Amazon Warriors will try to defend their title with the likes of Imran Tahir, Shimron Hetmyer, Gudakesh Motie, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz leading the charge, the star-studded four-time winners and 2023 runner-ups, Trinbago Knight Riders, will be coming back to reclaim the title for the first time since 2020 under the leadership of the modern-day superstars like Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell and Sunil Narine.
Resurrection For The Royals From Barbados?
The explosive West Indies T20I captain, Rovman Powell will be at the helm for the triumphant side from 2014 and 2019, Barbados Royals. In his support cast will be one of the T20 legends, David Miller, and his fellow countryman, Quinton de Kock. In a well-rounded side, their bowling will be led by the T20 World Cup hero for Afghanistan, Naveen ul Haq, and the big name from the island, Jason Holder alongside Obed McCoy.
St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots’ Attempt To Rise From Forgettable 2023
In the captaincy of Evin Lewis, the team from St Kitts and Nevis will go on a title charge, trying to put behind the horrendous 2023 campaign while seeing their heroes in CPL legend, Andre Fletcher, the destructive batter in the lower order in Sherfane Rutherford with some Protea fire in the young gun, Tristian Stubbs, Rilee Rossouw and express fast, Anrich Nortje who recently had a redeeming World Cup.
St Lucian’s To Be Twelfth Time Lucky In CPL 2024?
Finally, on another side of the spectrum, the runner-ups from 2020 and 2021, St. Lucia Kings will return to another season, expecting fireworks from their marquee stars to lift their first-ever title. Faf du Plessis who just finished the Major League Cricket season as the top scorer will be supported by arguably the best T20 batter at the moment, Heinrich Klaasen, star all-rounder, David Weise, Aaron Jones, who set the recently concluded T20 World Cup on fire and West Indies’ star pacer, Alzarri Joseph.
In a nutshell, with a blend of experienced international stars from all over the world and some young domestic talent, the fans of the beautiful game can expect the trademark Caribbean flair in CPL 2024 with exciting cricket on display in all facets of the game.
