CPL 2026 Squads: All 7 Teams Full Players List
The Caribbean Premier League 2026 is the most expansive edition in the tournament’s history, featuring seven franchises, a CPL debut at Arnos Vale Stadium in St. Vincent, and the return of Jamaican franchise cricket after a two-year absence. All domestic player squads were confirmed following the May 15, 2026, draft — the largest player draft in CPL history.
CPL 2026 features seven franchises: Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, Barbados Tridents, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Jamaica Kingsmen, Saint Lucia Kings, St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, and Trinbago Knight Riders. Each squad includes 17 players, consisting of senior West Indies players, overseas stars, and Breakout Players.
Quick Overview: CPL 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Edition | 14th Season |
| Dates | August 7 – September 20, 2026 |
| Teams | 7 (first time in CPL history) |
| New Franchise | Jamaica Kingsmen |
| Renamed Franchise | Barbados Tridents (formerly Barbados Royals) |
| Draft Date | May 15, 2026 |
| Defending Champions | Trinbago Knight Riders |
| Playoff Host | Kensington Oval, Barbados |
| Opening Match | August 7 — Antigua & Barbuda Falcons vs Jamaica Kingsmen (Arnos Vale) |
The 2026 Caribbean Premier League is the most expansive edition in the tournament’s history, featuring seven franchises, a CPL debut at Arnos Vale Stadium in St. Vincent, and the return of Jamaican franchise cricket after a two-year absence. All domestic player squads were confirmed following the May 15, 2026, draft — the largest player draft in CPL history.
How the CPL 2026 Squads Rules Work
Understanding the squad mechanics helps explain every team’s roster decisions.
Squad Composition (Per Franchise)
| Category | Number of Players |
|---|---|
| Senior West Indies players | 9 |
| Overseas players | 5 |
| Breakout players | 3 |
| Total squad size | 17 |
Key Regulations
- Right to Match Options (RMOs): Each team could exercise RMOs to retain players from their 2025 squads, protecting key talent from being drafted by rivals
- Breakout Player pre-draft retention: Each franchise (except Jamaica Kingsmen as a new side) was allowed to retain one Breakout Player before the draft
- Mandatory Breakout fielding: Teams must include at least one Breakout Player in every match-day XI — a rule designed to give young Caribbean talent guaranteed exposure
- Jamaica Kingsmen special rules: As the new franchise, the Kingsmen received the first three picks uncontested, restricted to Jamaican players, and not subject to RMOs from any existing club
- Overseas signings: Negotiated directly with players outside the draft — announcements were ongoing across franchises in the weeks following the May 15 draft
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons 2026 – Full Squad
Captain: Imad Wasim | Coach: Paul Nixon | Home: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua
Local Players
| Player | Role | Territory | How Acquired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alzarri Joseph | Fast bowler | Antigua & Barbuda | Draft (from St Lucia Kings) |
| Evin Lewis | Batter | Trinidad & Tobago | Draft (from St Kitts Patriots) |
| Fabian Allen | All-rounder | Jamaica | RMO |
| Jayden Seales | Fast bowler | Trinidad & Tobago | RMO |
| Amir Jangoo | Batter | Trinidad & Tobago | RMO |
| Shamar Springer | All-rounder | Barbados | Draft |
| Rahkeem Cornwall | All-rounder | Antigua & Barbuda | Draft |
| Anderson Phillip | Fast bowler | Trinidad & Tobago | Draft |
| Karima Gore | Bowler | Antigua & Barbuda | Draft |
| Anderson Mahase | Bowler | Trinidad & Tobago | Draft |
| Jahmar Hamilton | WK-Batter | Antigua & Barbuda | Draft |
| Joshua James | Fast bowler | Barbados | Breakout retention |
Key Overseas Players (Confirmed)
Imad Wasim (Pakistan, captain), Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh), Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar (Afghanistan), Usama Mir (Pakistan), Andries Gous (South Africa), Salman Irshad (Pakistan), Bevon Jacobs (New Zealand)
The Big Story: Alzarri Joseph returns to his home island after five years with the St Lucia Kings. Combined with Rahkeem Cornwall and Karima Gore, the Falcons now have three Antiguan players representing their own home ground — a first for the franchise.
Barbados Tridents 2026 – Full Squad
Captain: Rovman Powell | Coach: Trevor Penney | Home: Kensington Oval, Barbados
Note: The franchise reverted from Barbados Royals back to their original Barbados Tridents name for the 2026 season, returning to the island’s traditional blue-and-yellow colours. The Government of Barbados is set to become a minority co-investor in the franchise.
Local Players
| Player | Role | Territory | How Acquired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gudakesh Motie | Left-arm spinner | Guyana | Draft (from Guyana Amazon Warriors) |
| Sherfane Rutherford | Batter | Guyana | Draft |
| Brandon King | Batter | Jamaica | RMO |
| Kadeem Alleyne | All-rounder | Barbados | RMO |
| Rivaldo Clarke | WK-Batter | Barbados | RMO |
| Johann Layne | All-rounder | Barbados | RMO |
| Kofi James | All-rounder | Trinidad & Tobago | RMO |
| Zishan Motara | Bowler | Barbados | Draft |
| Zachary Carter | Batter | Barbados | Draft |
| Jakeem Pollard | Batter | Trinidad & Tobago | Draft |
| Ramon Simmonds | Bowler | Barbados | Breakout retention |
| Joshua James | Fast bowler | Barbados | — |
Key Overseas Players (Confirmed)
Quinton de Kock (South Africa), Rassie van der Dussen (South Africa), Mujeeb-ur-Rahman (Afghanistan), Eathan Bosch (South Africa), Chris Green (Australia), Daniel Sams (Australia), Arab Gul (Afghanistan)
The Big Story: Gudakesh Motie leaves Guyana after five years to join Barbados — the most disruptive local player move of the entire 2026 draft. The Tridents’ spin attack, combining Motie and overseas mystery spinner Mujeeb, is potentially the deepest in the tournament.
Guyana Amazon Warriors 2026 – Full Squad
Captain: TBC | Home: Providence Stadium, Georgetown, Guyana
Local Players
| Player | Role | Territory | How Acquired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimron Hetmyer | Batter | Guyana | RMO |
| Romario Shepherd | All-rounder | Guyana | RMO |
| Shai Hope | WK-Batter | Barbados | RMO |
| Shamar Joseph | Fast bowler | Guyana | RMO |
| Khary Pierre | Left-arm spinner | Trinidad & Tobago | Draft (from St Lucia Kings) |
| Ronaldo Alimohamed | All-rounder | Guyana | Draft |
| Veersammy Permaul | Left-arm spinner | Guyana | Draft |
| Mavendra Dindyal | Bowler | Guyana | Draft |
| Jonathan van Lange | Bowler | Guyana | Draft |
| Quentin Sampson | All-rounder | Guyana | Breakout retention |
Overseas signings pending confirmation.
The Big Story: The Warriors lost Gudakesh Motie — their most impactful local spinner for five seasons and a cornerstone of their 2023 CPL title — to the Barbados Tridents. Khary Pierre arrives as a like-for-like left-arm spin replacement, but Motie leaves as a loss of genuine quality. Of the 12 local players, 10 are Guyanese — the strongest local-identity squad in the competition.
Jamaica Kingsmen 2026 – Full Squad
Captain: Rovman Powell | Home: Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica
Jamaica Kingsmen are a new franchise entering CPL for the first time in 2026, replacing the defunct Jamaica Tallawahs.
Local Players
| Player | Role | Territory | How Acquired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rovman Powell | Batter (Captain) | Jamaica | Special first pick (uncontested) |
| Andre Russell | Fast-bowling all-rounder | Jamaica | Special first pick (uncontested) |
| Vitel Lawes | Left-arm wrist-spin | St Lucia | Special first pick (uncontested) |
| Odean Smith | Fast bowler | Jamaica | Draft |
| Kirk McKenzie | Batter | Guyana | Draft |
| Jeavor Royal | All-rounder | Jamaica | Draft |
| Kelvin Pitman | All-rounder | Jamaica | Draft |
| Keemo Paul | All-rounder | Guyana | Draft |
| Keacy Carty | Batter | Leeward Islands | Draft |
| Jediah Blades | All-rounder | Jamaica | Draft |
| Shaqkere Parris | Batter | Barbados | Draft |
| Romaine Morris | All-rounder | Barbados | Draft |
Overseas signings pending official confirmation.
The Big Story: Jamaica Kingsmen are a new franchise powered by the island’s two greatest active T20 performers. The Kingsmen’s first three picks — all made without competition from any other side — landed Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, and U-19 World Cup spinner Vitel Lawes. CPL returns to Jamaica for the first time since 2019.
Saint Lucia Kings 2026 – Full Squad
Captain: TBC | Home: Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, St Lucia
Local Players
| Player | Role | Territory | How Acquired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roston Chase | All-rounder | Barbados | RMO |
| Matthew Forde | Fast-bowling all-rounder | Barbados | RMO |
| Keon Gaston | Fast-bowling all-rounder | St Lucia | RMO |
| Jewel Andrew | WK-Batter | Antigua & Barbuda | Draft |
| McKenny Clarke | Fast bowler | St Lucia | Draft (returned from TKR) |
| Kamil Pooran | Batter | Trinidad & Tobago | Draft |
| Darron Nedd | Bowler | Guyana | Draft |
| Joshua Bishop | Fast bowler | Barbados | Draft |
| Damion Joachim | Left-arm spinner | Trinidad & Tobago | Draft |
| Amari Goodridge | Medium pacer | Barbados | Draft |
| Johann Jeremiah | Batter | St Lucia | Draft |
| Ackeem Auguste | Batter | St Lucia | Breakout retention |
Overseas signings pending official confirmation.
The Big Story: The defending 2024 CPL champions have undergone a major shakeup. The Kings lost Alzarri Joseph (to the Falcons) and Khary Pierre (to the Warriors), while McKenny Clarke returns to St Lucia after winning a CPL title with TKR in 2025. Jewel Andrew — 18-year-old West Indies debutant — brings genuine excitement as a batting wicket-keeper with huge upside.
St Kitts & Nevis Patriots 2026 – Full Squad
Captain: Jason Holder | Home: Warner Park Sporting Complex, Basseterre
Local Players
| Player | Role | Territory | How Acquired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Charles | Batter | St Lucia/St Vincent | Draft |
| Jason Holder | Fast-bowling all-rounder (Captain) | Barbados | Draft |
| Kyle Mayers | Left-handed all-rounder | Barbados | RMO |
| Andre Fletcher | WK-Batter | St Vincent & Grenadines | RMO |
| Alick Athanaze | Batter | St Vincent & Grenadines | RMO |
| Obed McCoy | Left-arm fast bowler | St Vincent & Grenadines | Draft |
| Kevin Wickham | All-rounder | St Vincent & Grenadines | Draft |
| Ashmead Nedd | Left-arm spinner | Guyana | Draft |
| Jeremiah Louis | All-rounder | St Lucia | Draft |
| Micah McKenzie | Batter | St Kitts & Nevis | Draft |
| Mikyle Louis | Batter | St Lucia | Draft |
| Navin Bidaisee | Bowler | St Kitts & Nevis | Breakout retention |
Key Overseas Players (Confirmed)
Naseem Shah (Pakistan), Fazalhaq Farooqi (Afghanistan), Waqar Salamkheil (Afghanistan), Mohammad Nawaz (Pakistan), Corbin Bosch (South Africa), Rilee Rossouw (South Africa)
The Big Story: Johnson Charles — the all-time CPL leading run-scorer with 3,519 runs — joins the Patriots to replace Evin Lewis, who left after a decade. Charles and Andre Fletcher (No. 2 on the all-time CPL run-scoring chart) will open together — the first and second highest CPL run-scorers in history forming the same opening partnership.
Trinbago Knight Riders 2026 – Full Squad
Captain: Nicholas Pooran | Coach: Paul Nixon | Home: Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain
Local Players
| Player | Role | Territory | How Acquired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunil Narine | Mystery-spin all-rounder | Trinidad & Tobago | RMO |
| Nicholas Pooran | WK-Batter (Captain) | Trinidad & Tobago | RMO |
| Kieron Pollard | Batting all-rounder | Trinidad & Tobago | RMO |
| Akeal Hosein | Left-arm spin all-rounder | Trinidad & Tobago | RMO |
| Terrance Hinds | All-rounder | Trinidad & Tobago | RMO |
| Justin Greaves | All-rounder | Barbados | Draft |
| Dominic Drakes | Fast bowler | Barbados | Draft |
| Jyd Goolie | Batter | Guyana | Draft |
| Dexter Sween | Bowler | Trinidad & Tobago | Draft |
| Joshua da Silva | WK-Batter | Trinidad & Tobago | Draft |
| Abdul-Raheem Toppin | All-rounder | Trinidad & Tobago | Draft |
| Nathan Edward | Batter | Trinidad & Tobago | Breakout retention |
Key Overseas Players (Confirmed)
Colin Munro (New Zealand), Alex Hales (England), Usman Tariq (USA), Saurabh Netravalkar (USA), Darren Bravo (TTO), Keacy Carty (Leeward Islands)
The Big Story: TKR are the CPL 2025 champions, attempting a title defence with their core quartet of Narine, Pooran, Pollard, and Hosein all retained. They have lost Andre Russell to the new Jamaica Kingsmen franchise, but their squad depth remains the strongest on paper in the competition.
All Captains & Coaches 2026
| Franchise | Captain | Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Imad Wasim (Pakistan) | Paul Nixon |
| Barbados Tridents | Rovman Powell (Jamaica) | Trevor Penney |
| Guyana Amazon Warriors | TBC | TBC |
| Jamaica Kingsmen | Rovman Powell (Jamaica) | TBC |
| Saint Lucia Kings | TBC | TBC |
| St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Jason Holder (Barbados) | TBC |
| Trinbago Knight Riders | Nicholas Pooran (T&T) | TBC |
Biggest Squad Moves: Who’s Gone Where
| Player | From | To | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alzarri Joseph | St Lucia Kings | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Returns to home island after 5 years |
| Evin Lewis | St Kitts Patriots | Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Decade-long Patriots stint ends |
| Gudakesh Motie | Guyana Amazon Warriors | Barbados Tridents | CPL’s top spinner changes teams |
| Andre Russell | Trinbago Knight Riders | Jamaica Kingsmen | Returns to home franchise |
| Johnson Charles | Free agent | St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | All-time CPL top scorer changes camps |
| Khary Pierre | Saint Lucia Kings | Guyana Amazon Warriors | Like-for-like Motie replacement |
| McKenny Clarke | Trinbago Knight Riders | Saint Lucia Kings | Title winner returns to home island |
Breakout Players 2026
Every franchise must include at least one Breakout Player in every match-day XI — a CPL rule designed to protect pathways for young Caribbean talent.
| Franchise | Pre-Draft Breakout Retention |
|---|---|
| Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | Joshua James |
| Barbados Tridents | Ramon Simmonds |
| Guyana Amazon Warriors | Quentin Sampson |
| Jamaica Kingsmen | — (new franchise, no pre-draft retention required) |
| Saint Lucia Kings | Ackeem Auguste |
| St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | Navin Bidaisee |
| Trinbago Knight Riders | Nathan Edward |
Standout Breakout Player to watch: Quentin Sampson (Guyana) — the CPL 2025 Breakout Player of the Year scored 241 runs in 8 matches at an average of 40.16 and strike rate of 153, including a career-best 76. His performances earned him a West Indies T20 call-up earlier in 2026. His continued development in 2026 will be one of the competition’s major subplots.
CPL 2026 Title Odds: Squad Strength Comparison
| Franchise | Batting Depth | Bowling Variety | Experience Level | Title Contender? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinbago Knight Riders | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Highest | Strong favourite |
| St Kitts & Nevis Patriots | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | High | Genuine contender |
| Antigua & Barbuda Falcons | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ | High | Playoff contender |
| Guyana Amazon Warriors | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | High | Playoff contender |
| Jamaica Kingsmen | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | Medium-High | Wild card |
| Barbados Tridents | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | Medium-High | Improved, untested together |
| Saint Lucia Kings | ★★★ | ★★★ | Medium | Rebuilding |
Expert Tips
Expert Tips for CPL 2026 Fantasy Cricket
- Target home-island players — local players at their home venue (Alzarri Joseph in Antigua, Johnson Charles if playing at a familiar ground) have a real edge in conditions and crowd support
- Watch the Breakout Player rule — every team must play one Breakout Player every match, meaning players like Quentin Sampson, Ackeem Auguste, and Vitel Lawes are guaranteed game time even against strong opposition
- Consider opening combinations carefully — the Charles/Fletcher opening in St Kitts and Munro/Hales in TKR are the two most experienced pairings in the tournament
- Track late overseas confirmations — as of early June, several overseas signings were still being finalised. The final overseas combinations will significantly shape fantasy value
Some Team Name Changing When Reading CPL Squads
- Confusing Barbados Royals and Barbados Tridents — they are the same franchise, rebranded for 2026. Barbados Tridents is the new (old) name
- Assuming Jamaica Kingsmen are the Jamaica Tallawahs — they are a completely new franchise with new ownership, though they share the Sabina Park home ground
- Forgetting overseas signings are separate from the draft — the May 15 draft only confirmed local players. Overseas additions were announced separately in the weeks following
FAQs
How many teams are in CPL 2026?
Seven — the most in CPL history. The six existing franchises (Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, Barbados Tridents, Guyana Amazon Warriors, Saint Lucia Kings, St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, Trinbago Knight Riders) are joined by the new Jamaica Kingsmen.
How many players can each CPL 2026 team have?
Each franchise has a squad of 17 players — nine senior West Indies cricketers, five overseas players, and three Breakout Players.
Who is the new CPL 2026 franchise?
Jamaica Kingsmen. They replaced the defunct Jamaica Tallawahs, who had been absent from the CPL since 2023. The Kingsmen are owned by Kingsmen Sports Enterprise (Fawad Sarwar) and will play home matches at Sabina Park in Kingston.
Who are the Jamaica Kingsmen’s first three picks?
The Kingsmen used their three uncontested Jamaica-only picks on Rovman Powell (captain), Andre Russell, and Vitel Lawes (U-19 World Cup left-arm wrist-spinner).
Who won the CPL 2025 title?
Trinbago Knight Riders, who beat the Guyana Amazon Warriors by three wickets in the final at Providence Stadium. It was their fifth CPL title.
What happened to the Barbados Royals?
The franchise rebranded back to its original name — Barbados Tridents — on May 13, 2026. They also returned to the island’s traditional blue-and-yellow colours. The rebrand coincides with the government of Barbados co-investment in the franchise.
What is a CPL Breakout Player?
A Breakout Player is a developing Caribbean cricketer, typically young or early-career, included in every franchise squad. Each team must include at least one Breakout Player in every match-day playing XI, ensuring young talent gets guaranteed exposure in every game.
Who is the CPL 2026 all-time top run scorer?
Johnson Charles, now with St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, holds the record with 3,519 runs in CPL cricket across 127 innings.
