Oh, my goodness! That was a lot of fun, and now all six clubs’ squads have been published. The players’ draught has been completed. In St Kitts and Nevis, the CPL will begin after a three-month hiatus.
The Knight Riders and Amazon Warriors appear to be the favourites once again. The other four clubs have also made some excellent acquisitions and are well-positioned to go the distance.
For the time being, here is Sabyasachi Chowdhury, wishing you farewell with a huge smile!
Stay safe, put on your mask, take measures, obey official orders, and be joyful! See yaa, yaa, yaa, ya
Trinbago Knight Riders Is Ready
Last season, the Trinbago Knight Riders did not lose a single match. Only Nepal’s Sandeep Lamichhane and Sri Lanka’s Isuru Udana were brought in to replace a large portion of their team.
They’ve become a cohesive team, and their self-assurance is as strong as it’s ever been. It won’t come as a surprise if they go on to win another championship.
CPL 2021 Trinbago Knight Riders Squad #CPL21 #CPLDraft #CricketPlayedLouder
— CPL T20 (@CPL) May 28, 2021
Can they win it again in 2021? pic.twitter.com/B18wB2rAqA
Guyana Amazon Warriors Is Ready
The Amazon Warriors, as usual, appear to be a powerful force. They kept the majority of its players ahead of the draught, and the team appears to be in terrific shape. The fact that Shoaib Malik, their leader in 2018 and 2019, has joined them might be a game-changer. The team is made up of a mix of young and experienced players.
CPL 2021 Guyana Amazon Warriors #CPL21 #CPLDraft #CricketPlayedLouder
— CPL T20 (@CPL) May 28, 2021
Five times runners-up, can this squad bring home the trophy? pic.twitter.com/kyiFpXsfDk
St Lucia Zouks Full Squad
Keep an eye out for Usman Qadir. He can spin a web around hitters, as he did in the PSL for Pakistan and the Multan Sultans. The addition of Matthew Wade improves the Zouks’ hitting. Not to mention the signing of Faf du Plessis. Though the squad already possesses Rahkeem Cornwall as a tried-and-true opener, the combination has the potential to become a devastating starting combo.
CPL 2021 St Lucia Zouks Squad #CPL21 #CPLDraft #CricketPlayedLouder
— CPL T20 (@CPL) May 28, 2021
Can they go one better in 2021? pic.twitter.com/rq6F8k0re4
Jamaica Tallawahs Full Squad
In the 2020 World Cup, Haider Ali shone for Pakistan’s U19 team. He was rewarded with a spot in the Pakistan Super League’s Peshawar Zalmi side. He then went on to wear the Pakistan jersey shortly after. He’ll provide firepower to the Tallawahs’ batting lineup with Dre-Russ. In Afgahnstan’s circuit, Ibrahim Zadran is also a promising player.
CPL 2021 Jamaica Tallawahs Squad #CPL21 #CPLDraft #CricketPlayedLouder
— CPL T20 (@CPL) May 28, 2021
Can they win a third CPL title this year? pic.twitter.com/ffdmXbkAPp
Barbados Tridents Full Squad
In the 2020 World Cup, Shafiqullah Ghafari was one of Afghanistan’s top bowlers at the U19 level. Azam Khan has been a standout for the Galle Gladiators in the Sri Lankan Premier League and the Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League. Thisara Perera also adds stability to the roster.
CPL 2021 Barbados Tridents Squad #CPL21 #CPLDraft #CricketPlayedLouder
— CPL T20 (@CPL) May 28, 2021
What do you think of the squad for this year? pic.twitter.com/0ZzLPhoQeQ
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots full squad.
Two developing worldwide players, Wanindu Hasaranga and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, have joined the Patriots. Rassie van der Dussen of South Africa brings much-needed expertise to the team. The club will aim to put the disappointment of the 2020 season behind them and return to the pitch with renewed vigour.
CPL 2021 St Kitts & Nevis Patriots Squad #CPL21 #CPLDraft #CricketPlayedLouder
— CPL T20 (@CPL) May 28, 2021
Can they win their first trophy this time? pic.twitter.com/aP4j8yHKwz