CPL 2021: The Guyana Amazon Warriors have announced their retentions for the 2021 Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Which gets underway in St Kitts and Nevis yesterday August 26.
The Amazon Warriors have held 11 of the players who guided them to the semi-finals of the 2020 event. Nicholas Pooran made the only century of the last year’s competition. And he will be back with the Warriors this year together with Shimron Hetmyer and Brandon King.
Naveen ul Haq
The Warriors will too be welcoming back South African leg spinner Imran Tahir and Afghan quick bowler Naveen ul Haq.
The squad moreover features up-and-coming Guyanese players Kevin Sinclair and Ashmead Nedd. Both of whom were inspired in 2020 at their first CPL.
Therefore, The Amazon Warriors have six spots left to fill in their squad and these will be declared within the coming weeks.
The Guyana Amazon Warriors management team said: ‘’The Management of the Guyana Amazon Warriors Franchise is very pleased to retain the core group of players. Which comprised our squad over the last two years. The Franchise is very appreciative of the retained players for their loyalty and commitment to the Guyana Amazon Warriors. It is the hope of the Franchise that with the majority of players being together over the last two tournaments, the team unity, camaraderie, and support. In over one another in working towards a common goal and purpose will bring the desired result of winning the tournament this year.”
Guyana Amazon Warriors retentions:
- Nicholas Pooran
- Imran Tahir
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Brandon King
- Naveen ul Haq
- Romario Shepherd
- Chandrapaul Hemraj
- Odean Smith
- Anthony Bramble
- Kevin Sinclair
- Ashmead Nedd
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