In a surprising turn of events, the 2022 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) champions, Jamaica Tallawahs, will not be part of the upcoming 2024 season. Instead, they will be replaced by a new franchise based in Antigua and Barbuda. The decision comes as Kris Persaud, the Tallawahs’ franchise owner, found it challenging to sustainably operate the team.
According to a CPL spokesperson, the owners had no choice but to sell the Tallawahs back to the CPL due to operational difficulties. However, the league remains committed to having a team based in Jamaica, with plans for a possible relaunch in 2025.
The void left by the Tallawahs will be filled by a new Antigua-based franchise, yet to be named. Daryll Matthew, the minister of sports in the Antigua and Barbuda Senate, expressed optimism about the financial prospects, stating that hosting a CPL franchise could generate around $6 million annually for the island.
This CPL restructuring has sparked a mix of reactions, with West Indies T20 captain Rovman Powell expressing disappointment at his home island losing its franchise. The 2024 CPL season is set to commence in mid-August, running into September.
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