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CPL 2026 begins August 7 with new team Jamaica Kingsmen
The Caribbean Premier League 2026 will feature seven teams, up from six last season, with the Jamaica Kingsmen joining as the league's newest franchise. The Kingsmen are owned by Pakistani businessman Fawad…
The Story in Brief
The Caribbean Premier League 2026 will feature seven teams, up from six last season, with the Jamaica Kingsmen joining as the league's newest franchise. The Kingsmen are owned by Pakistani businessman Fawad Sarwar, who also owns the Hyderabad Kingsmen in the Pakistan Super League. They will play the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the opening game on August 8 at 4:30 AM IST.
The 14th season runs from August 7 to September 20. Squads include stars like Moeen Ali, Quinton de Kock, Andre Russell, and Nicholas Pooran. Live streaming in India is available on JioHotstar, Fancode, and YouTube.
The Indian Opinion
The CPL's expansion with a Pakistan-linked owner is a pragmatic move to attract investment, but it reopens questions about local identity in Caribbean cricket. West Indian fans rightly wonder if foreign ownership will prioritise overseas stars over homegrown talent. The real test: how many local players from the islands actually take the field in the XI each match, not just in the squad.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com
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