THE player draft for the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Twenty20 has been scheduled for February 11 in Barbados.This year’s competition will see a number of changes. The number of players that a franchise can retain before the player draft is held has been reduced from four to three, while squad sizes increase from 16 to 17 for the new season.
The new rules also allow the six franchise teams to sign one ‘marquee’ player as a free agent before the draft process begins.
Even before a pick is made there are rumours of a major shake-up with Sunil Narine, a key player for the Guyana Amazon Warriors for the last few seasons, expected to represent home team the Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel this season.
Further changes to the rules include the number of players who must live in the franchise territory being reduced from four to two, while the limit on overseas players has increased from four to five.
Last season also saw the introduction of ICC Americas players, with two being selected for the Tridents and Patriots squads. (Sportsmax.com)