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The entire cricket world is set to feel another thrilling T20 tournament. The Caribbean Premier League is coming up with another exciting season. Before stepping into this season, the draft of this upcoming season happened. And USA’s T20 World Cup star Aaron Jones earned a CPl contract as ST Lucia Kings signed him for the upcoming season.
CPL Contract for Aaron Jones:
The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is set to take place from August 29 to October 4 this year. Recently, on July 15, the CPL draft was conducted where teams completed their squad selections for the upcoming tournament. Aaron Jones, known for his standout performance for USA during the T20 World Cup 2024, secured a contract in the CPL. Representing the St Lucia Kings.
Jones qualifies as a local player through his Barbados passport and has experience playing in West Indies’ regional teams for Barbados and Combined Campuses and Colleges. He was part of the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots squad in CPL 2019, although he did not get to play.
Jones played a crucial innings in the T20 World Cup, scoring an unbeaten 94 against Canada and a vital 36 not out in the USA’s tie against Pakistan, which they eventually won in the Super Over. He has been a standout batter in the ongoing USA season, consistently performing well with the bat.
The Other Signings of CPL:
The CPL teams are gearing up with strengthened squads as they prepare for the tournament scheduled from August 29 to October 4. All six teams finalized their squads for the upcoming season through signings and retentions, completing their rosters during Monday’s draft. The St Lucia Kings made significant additions, including Khari Campbell, Johann Jeremiah, Mikkel Govia, and Akeem Auguste.
They also secured the services of Aaron Jones. Kyle Mayers was the first pick for the Patriots in the draft, joined by Mikyle Louis, who recently debuted in Test cricket at Lord’s, along with Ryan John and Veerasammy Permaul.
Barbados Royals signed Isai Thorne, adding depth to their squad, while Raymon Reifer, Ronaldo Alimohamed, and Matthew Nandu joined the Guyana Amazon Warriors. Khari Campbell, Johann Jeremiah, Mikkel Govia, and Akeem Auguste were also listed in the Kings’ lineup alongside Aaron Jones.
The Squads of the Franchises:
Barbados Royals: Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, David Miller, Quinton de Kock, Maheesh Theekshana, Alick Athanaze, Naveen-ul-Haq, Obed McCoy, Kevin Wickham, Keshav Maharaj, Kadeem Alleyne, Rahkeem Cornwall, Isai Thorne, Nathan Sealy, Nyeem Young, Rivaldo Clarke, Ramon Simmonds
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons: Imad Wasim, Brandon King, Fabian Allen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Amir, Chris Green, Fakhar Zaman, Roshon Primus, Justin Greaves, Hayden Walsh, Jahmar Hamilton, Teddy Bishop, Kofi James, Shamar Springer, Kelvin Pitman, Jewel Andrew, Joshua James
Guyana Amazon Warriors: Imran Tahir, Shimron Hetmyer, Saim Ayub, Shai Hope, Romario Shepherd, Azam Khan, Gudakesh Motie, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Keemo Paul, Dwaine Pretorius, Kevin Sinclair, Raymon Reifer, Ronaldo Alimohamed, Shamar Joseph, Kevlon Anderson, Matthew Nandu, Junior Sinclair
St Lucia Kings: Heinrich Klaasen, Faf du Plessis, Alzarri Joseph, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Noor Ahmad, David Wiese, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Matthew Forde, Aaron Jones, Khary Pierre, Khari Campbell, Johann Jeremiah, Shadrack Descarte, Mikkel Govia, McKenny Clarke, Akeem Auguste
Trinbago Knight Riders: Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran, Tim David, Akeal Hosein, Jason Roy, Dwayne Bravo, Josh Little, Waqar Salamkheil, Jayden Seales, Ali Khan, Mark Deyal, Keacy Carty, Terrence Hinds, Nathan Edward, Shaquere Parris
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots: Kyle Mayers, Wanindu Hasaranga, Rilee Rossouw, Evin Lewis, Sherfane Rutherford, Sikandar Raza, Nuwan Thushara, Andre Fletcher, Tristan Stubbs, Dominic Drakes, Mikyle Louis, Odean Smith, Joshua da Silva, Veerasammy Permaul, Ryan John, Ashmead Nedd, Johann Layne
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