Jamaica: A brand new franchise based mostly in Antigua and Barbuda is all set to switch Jamaica Tallawahs from the upcoming 2024 Caribbean Premier League. The champion of the 2022 season, Tallawahs, has been offered again to the CPL.
Sports activities Minister of Antigua and Barbuda- Daryll Mathew, has expressed pleasure with the return of the Antigua-based franchise in 2024 CPL. He made the revelation in the course of the finances session in Parliament’s Decrease Home on Tuesday morning.
He mentioned that the federal government will host the competitors to determine the title and brand for the franchise. Sports activities Minister additionally showcased hope for the numerous income era from the internet hosting of the matches.
In a launch by the officers of CPL, the announcement of the dismissal of the Tallawahs has been made with the assertion of the Guyanese businessman based mostly in Florida- Kris Persaud. He’s the proprietor of the franchise and added that they’ve misplaced methods to function the staff, which is why they may stay absent from CPL 2024.
The franchise of Antigua and Barbuda is all set to take the place of the staff; nevertheless, its title has but to be confirmed for the match. The franchise with the title Antigua Hawksbills had initially participated in two CPL seasons. They had been additional changed by St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in 2015.
Notably, Jamaica Tallawahs have grow to be the champions of the Caribbean Premier League for 3 years. From 2013 to 2023, the staff lifted the trophy of the match in 2013, 2016 and 2023. The performances of the gamers of the staff have all the time been lauded by the followers of the CPL seasons.
Whereas listening to the information of the dismal, the followers of Tallawahs reacted with upset feedback. Netizens mentioned that the Tallawahs are an excellent franchise within the historical past of the Caribbean Premier League.
The followers expressed unhappiness and mentioned that the information isn’t good as Jamaica Tallawahs is a powerhouse within the Caribbean. One of many customers mentioned,” The staff is the powerpack of the proficient cricketers, the nation ought to sponsor the staff.”
One other person asserted,”It’s actually unhappy for the CPL and mentioned for Jamaica. Whereas some might imagine that it doesn’t matter as a result of we’re good at different sports activities, give it some thought. If this sample of failure to spend money on and assist sporting expertise and infrastructure continues in athletics, soccer and many others, it received’t be lengthy earlier than we’re irrelevant in these sports activities too. I’m not solely speaking authorities assist however enterprise sponsorship too.”
Caribbean Premier League is hosted in a number of Caribbean nations in August yearly. The intention of the match is to boost the tourism sector and enhance cricket throughout the area.
