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CPL 2021 draft announced, to be streamed Live on Facebook on May 28

Abhishek Singh∙ May 25 2021, 3:01 PM | timer 2 Min Read

The 2021 edition of the Caribbean Premier League will have its player’s draft on May 28 which would be streamed Live on Facebook across the globe. After all the teams announced the players they were retaining or taking in trade from other franchise, the governing body on May 25 announced the details of the draft. It would start on Friday at 6:30 pm IST which would be 2 pm the British Summer Time and 9 am Local time. 

Earlier in the day, Nepalese spin sensation Sandeep Lamichhane announced his move from Jamaica Tallwahs to last year’s champions Trinbago Knight Riders while St. Lucia zouks welcomed Obed McCoy and Javelle Glen to their squad. 

This season’s CPL would take place in its entirety in St. Kitts and Nevis, beginning on August 28 and going on till September 19. 

The major transfers of the season include Dwayne Bravo’s move to St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots from TKR and Sherfane Rutherford being transferred to the Patriots from Guyana Amazon Warriors. Daren Sammy stepping down from playing and handing over the captaincy reigns of St. Lucia Zouks was another sensational news for preseason. He would however remain with the side as Ambassador, Mentor and Assistant coach to Andy Flower

The number of players retained by each side ahead of the 2021 CPL. 

Jamaica Tallwahs- 7

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St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots- 8

St. Lucia Zouks- 7

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Guyana Amazon Warriors- 12

Barbados Tridents- 9

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Trinbago Knight Riders- 14 

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