Leagues and Governing Bodies

Caribbean T20 Premier League Launched By Merchant Bank Verus Int'l

12.19.2012

A new franchise-based Twenty20 cricket tournament, the Caribbean Premier League, "has been launched" by merchant bank Verus Int'l, according to IANS. The CPL will see each franchise team "being built around Caribbean players complemented by a few int'l stars." West Indies Cricket Board President Julian Hunte said, "The WICB is particularly pleased about the opportunities the CPL will provide to players but is equally elated with the agreement, which will allow for regional retainer contracts for a broad pool of players.” The CPL will announce tournament dates, locations and partners in as well as launch a website in early '13 (IANS, 12/18).

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