CPL 2026 will be played from August 7 to September 20. Here is how the squads stack up after the CPL 2026 domestic player draft.
The 2026 edition of the CPL will be the first to feature seven teams, with the addition of Jamaica Kingsmen. The Barbados franchise, which played as the Royals until 2025, has reverted its name to Barbados Tridents. The edition will also mark the CPL debut of the Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent & the Grenadines, which will host the first three games.
Being a new team, Jamaica Kingsmen were allowed the first three picks from Jamaican players at the player drafts unchallenged. They used these to get Rovman Powell (who will lead them) and Andre Russell along with U19 World Cup leg-spinner Vitel Lawes.
Every franchise can pick 17 players, including nine senior West Indies cricketers, five overseas players, and three breakout players. At least one member from the last group must play in every match.
Here is how the teams stack up after the dometic player drafts. The overseas cricketers will be picked through direct negotiations.
CPL 2026 squads: Full team lists before overseas player acquisitions
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons
Alzarri Joseph, Evin Lewis, Fabian Allen, Jayden Seales, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Springer, Jahmar Hamilton, Rahkeem Cornwall, Anderson Phillip. Breakout: Karima Gore, Anderson Mahase, Joshua James
Barbados Tridents
Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Brandon King, Zachary Carter, Kadeem Alleyne, Ramon Simmonds (retained), Shadrack Descarte, Zishan Motara. Breakout: Jakeem Pollard, Johann Layne, Kofi James
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, Shai Hope, Khary Pierre, Shamar Joseph, Ronaldo Alimohamed, Veerasammy Permaul, Matthew Nandu, Jonathan van Lange. Breakout: Mavendra Dindyal, Isai Thorne, Quentin Samspson
Jamaica Kingsmen
Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Keemo Paul, Keacy Carty, Jediah Blades, Shaqkere Parris, Odean Smith, Vitel Lawes, Romaine Morris. Breakout: Kirk McKenzie, Kelvin Pitman, Jeavor Royal
St Kitts & Nevis Patriots
Johnson Charles, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Andre Fletcher, Kevin Wickham, Obed McCoy, Ashmead Nedd, Jeremiah Louis, Alick Athanaze. Breakout: Micah McKenzie, Navin Bidaisee, Mikyle Louis
St Lucia Kings
Roston Chase, Jewel Andrew, Matthew Forde, Kamil Pooran, Darron Nedd, McKenny Clarke, Joshua Bishop, Damion Joachim, Keon Gaston. Breakout: Amari Goodridge, Johann Jeremiah, Ackeem Auguste
Trinbago Knight Riders
Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard, Akeal Hosein, Justin Greaves, Dominic Drakes, Jyd Goolie, Dexter Sween, Terrance Hinds. Breakout: Nathan Edward, Joshua da Silva, Abdul-Raheem Toppin
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