ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim has been named captain of the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons for the upcoming 2025 Republic Financial institution Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The franchise introduced on Wednesday on the St Kitts Marriott Resort, the place it was additionally disclosed that Rahkeem Cornwall would function vice-captain.
The Falcons will tackle the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots within the event’s opening match on Thursday at Warner Park.
The 36-year-old Wasim, an skilled participant in T20 leagues throughout the globe, is in his second season with the Falcons.
He brings a wealth of management and expertise to the group, with over 400 T20 matches and 130 worldwide appearances for Pakistan.
Wasim mentioned he was trying ahead to serving to the Falcons win this 12 months’s event.
“I’m actually honored to steer the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons this season. This can be a proud second for me, and I see nice potential on this squad.
“Now we have some distinctive gamers within the group, and we can be taking part in to win,” Imad mentioned in the course of the announcement.
Cornwall, the highly effective Antiguans all-rounder who has change into a favorite with followers throughout the area, additionally welcomed his appointment as vice-captain.
“It’s a particular to be named vice-captain of my residence group. I’m trying ahead to supporting Imad and serving to my group. We wish to make an actual influence on this 12 months’s event and provides our followers so much to have fun,” Cornwall mentioned.
