New Delhi. Teams have started finalizing their squads for the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026. Defending champions Trinbago Knight Riders have retained their strong West Indian core and have re-inducted Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran, Sunil Narine and Akeal Hossain into the squad. Akil Hossain, who was the player of the match in last season’s final, will also remain with the team.
At the same time, star all-rounder Andre Russell will now be seen playing for the new franchise Jamaica Kingsmen in CPL 2026. Rovman Powell has also joined the team along with him. Powell will take over the captaincy of the team. Earlier, he had led Jamaica Tallawahs to the title in 2022.
Jamaica Kingsmen have also included 19-year-old left-arm wrist spinner Vitale Laws in the squad. Lawes, who performed brilliantly in the Under-19 World Cup 2026, took 10 wickets in five matches and was the most successful bowler for West Indies.
Guyana Amazon Warriors’ leading spinner Gudakesh Moti will now play for Barbados Tridents. Moti had a brilliant partnership with Imran Tahir last season and played an important role in helping the team win the CPL and Global Super League titles. Barbados has also retained West Indies opener Brandon King.
Guyana Amazon Warriors have included Khary Pierre in place of Moti. The team has also retained Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope, Romario Shepherd and Shamar Joseph. Apart from this, Quentin Sampson will also remain in the team.
St Lucia Kings have included Roston Chase and Matthew Forde back in the team. Meanwhile, rising Caribbean batsman Jewel Andrew has joined St. Lucia Kings from Antigua & Barbuda Falcons.
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots have retained Kyle Mayers, Andre Fletcher and Alek Athanazé. Jason Holder will also remain with the team. Apart from this, the team has also included the highest run-scoring batsman in CPL history, Johnson Charles. Evin Lewis will now play for the Falcons.
CPL 2026 will be organized in a record eight countries this time. The tournament will run from August 7 to September 20 and will also compete with The Hundred tournament.
CPL 2026: Squads of all teams
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons
Alzarri Joseph, Evin Lewis, Fabian Allen, Jaden Seals, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Springer, Jahmar Hamilton, Rahkeem Cornwall, Anderson Phillip, Karima Gore, Anderson Mahase, Joshua James.
barbados tridents
Gudakesh Moti, Sherfane Rutherford, Brandon King, Zackary Carter, Kadeem Allen, Raymon Simmonds, Shadrack Descarte, Zishan Motara, Jakeem Pollard, Johan Lane, Kofi James.
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, Shai Hope, Khary Pierre, Shamar Joseph, Ronaldo Alimohamed, Veerasammy Permall, Matthew Nandu, Jonathan van Lange, Mavendra Dindayal, Isai Thorne, Quentin Sampson.
jamaica kingsmen
Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Keemo Paul, Casey Carty, Jedediah Blades, Shaqqare Parris, Odion Smith, Vitale Laws, Romaine Morris, Kirk McKenzie, Kelvin Pittman, Jeever Royal.
Saint Kitts and Nevis Patriots
Johnson Charles, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Andre Fletcher, Kevin Wickham, Obed McCoy, Ashmead Nedd, Jeremiah Lewis, Alek Athanazhe, Micah McKenzie, Naveen Bidayisi, Mikail Lewis.
St Lucia Kings
Roston Chase, Jewel Andrew, Matthew Forde, Kamil Pooran, Darron Nedd, McKennie Clarke, Joshua Bishop, Damien Joakim, Keon Gaston, Amari Goodridge, Johan Jeremiah, Akeem Auguste.
Trinbago Knight Riders
Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard, Akeal Hossain, Justin Greaves, Dominic Drakes, Jide Gooley, Dexter Sween, Terrence Hinds, Nathan Edwards, Joshua Da Silva, Abdul Rahim Toppin.
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