After winning their first-ever title of CPL in 2024, the St Lucia Kings are ready to roar again in CPL season 2025. They have announced their retained players. Retained players are those who play for the same team they played for the previous season. Teams retain player based on their performance and contribution to the team.
Hence, the St Lucia Kings’ captain won them last season, so they are going with the same captain, Faf du Plessis. Here is the list of other players, too.
Official Retained Players – St Lucia Kings CPL 2025
Here is the confirmed list of players retained by St Lucia Kings for the upcoming CPL 2025 season:
| Player | Role | National |
|---|---|---|
| Faf du Plessis (C) | Batsman / Captain | South Africa |
| Johnson Charles | Wicket-keeper Batsman | West Indies |
| Alzarri Joseph | Fast Bowler | West Indies |
| Roston Chase | All-Rounder | West Indies |
| Heinrich Klaasen | Batsman | South Africa |
| Matthew Forde | Fast Bowler | West Indies |
| Noor Ahmad | Spinner | Afghanistan |
| Jeavor Royal | Left-arm Spinner | West Indies |
📌 The franchise has retained a total of 8 players as of early May 2025.
Key Highlights & Strategic Retentions
1. Faf du Plessis
In CPL 202,4, Faf du Plessis led the side very brilliantly, as was expected from him. He is the former captain of the South African cricket team and has a lot of experience across the globe. He has also captained the IPL team RCB.
So he is the first choice retained player for the St Lucia Kings. The team management and owner have trust in him, and hopefully, he will deliver this time, too.
2. Heinrich Klaasen
If anyone had to name the top hitter batsman of recent times, the first name that would pop into anyone’s mind would be Heinrich Klaasen. That’s why the St Lucia Kings have decided to retain him for season 2025. Although he couldn’t play last season because of some issues, fans would experience his brilliance on the ground.
3. Noor Ahmad
Noor Ahmad was the top performer for his side in the last season, taking the most important wickets throughout the tournament. He was the standout performer for his team, who won their matches single-handedly. He is a very skilled leg spinner, so that’s why the St Lucia Kings have decided to retain him this season, too. The hopes are very high for this young Afghan spinner.
4. David Wiese
Though he is not the young gun, he is still the most experienced, reliable all-rounder for the St Lucia Kings. He has proved this time and time and, and like last season, he bowled very well whenever he was given the ball and batted down the order as a finisher.
He finished a few matches too and played the role very well, which was given to him. So this season, they have decided to go with David Wiese again.
5. Johnson Charles
Johnson Charles is the West Indian opening batsman who is famous for his hard-hitting skills top of the order. Last season, he played a very crucial role in providing a good start to his side in every match. He was among the consistent performers of the St Lucia Kings. So, for CPL 2025, he has been retained.
Performance Snapshot – CPL 2024 Stats
| Player | Match | Runs | Wicket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faf du Plessis | 9 | 310 | – |
| Roston Chase | 8 | 205 | 9 |
| Alzarri Joseph | 10 | – | 15 |
| Sikandar Raza | 9 | 190 | 12 |
These performances heavily influenced the Kings’ retention decisions and offer a glimpse of what to expect in 2025.
What This Means for the 2025 Strategy
St Lucia Kings seem to be building around:
- A solid top order (Faf, Charles)
- An experienced spin unit
- A dependable pace attack with Joseph and Forde
- And flexible all-around options like Raza and Chase
FAQs
How many players has St Lucia Kings retained for CPL 2025
8 players have been officially retained as of May 2025.
Who is the captain of St Lucia Kings in 2025?
Faf du Plessis continues as the captain for CPL 2025.
Is Alzarri Joseph playing CPL 2025?
Yes, he has been retained and will spearhead the pace attack.
Final Thoughts
St Lucia Kings have made smart, calculated choices in their CPL 2025 retained squad. Blending experience with youthful energy, the team looks set to challenge for the title this year. Whether you’re a fan of strategy, stats, or pure cricketing drama, keep an eye on the Kings this season.
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