ST JOHN’S, Antigua, (CMC) – The newly formed Antigua & Barbuda Falcons squad has assembled for a skills camp ahead of their opening match in the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League next week.

The Falcons will play their first match on Thursday, August 29, when they face the St Kitts and Kevis Patriots at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.

Under the guidance of head coach, Shiv Chanderpaul, the team will have sessions at the same venue starting from yesterday.

Leg-spinning all-rounder Hayden Walsh is among those at the camp and is excited to make his debut for the Falcons in front his friends and family.
The Falcons will replace the Jamaica Tallawahs in this year’s CPL.

Antigua previously hosted a franchise named Antigua Hawksbills in the first two CPL seasons, but they won only three matches and were replaced by St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in 2015.

CPL Home Schedule
Thursday, August 29: vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots – 8 p.m.
Friday, August 30: vs Guyana Amazon Warriors – 7 p.m.
Sunday, September 1: vs Barbados Royals – 10 a.m.
Tuesday, September 3: vs Saint Lucia Kings – 7 p.m.
Thursday, September 5: vs Trinbago Knight Riders – 7 p.m.