The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 introduced a fully revamped player acquisition system for its 14th season. With the addition of the new Jamaica Kingsmen franchise, all players entered a central draft pool with no automatic retentions from 2025 squads.
The 2026 season runs from 7 August to 20 September, featuring matches across Caribbean venues, including a return to Jamaica. Full squads, including overseas players and final captaincy/coaching confirmations, will be updated on official CPL channels in the coming weeks.
Each of the seven teams will field a 17-player squad comprising:
- 9 senior West Indies players
- 5 overseas players (signed via direct negotiation)
- 3 Breakout Players (one mandatory in every playing XI)
Teams confirmed one pre-draft Breakout Player retention each (except the new Kingsmen), and exercised Right to Match Options (RMOs) during the draft on 15
May 2026. The Kingsmen received special uncontested first-three picks limited to Jamaican players.
CPL 2026 Pre-Draft Breakout Player Retentions
- Antigua & Barbuda Falcons: Joshua James
- Barbados Tridents: Ramon Simmonds
- Guyana Amazon Warriors: Quentin Sampson
- St Kitts & Nevis Patriots: Navin Bidaisee
- Saint Lucia Kings: Ackeem Auguste
- Trinbago Knight Riders: Nathan Edward
CPL 2026 Re-Signed Players
These lists represent the senior West Indies and Breakout players secured through the draft, RMOs, and special provisions. Overseas signings will be announced separately.
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons
Alzarri Joseph, Evin Lewis, Fabian Allen, Jayden Seales, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Springer, Jahmar Hamilton, Rahkeem Cornwall, Anderson Phillip, Karima Gore, Anderson Mahase, Joshua James (Breakout retention).
Barbados Tridents
Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Brandon King, Zachary Carter, Kadeem Alleyne, Ramon Simmonds (Breakout retention), Rivaldo Clarke, Zishan Motara, Johann Layne, Kofi James.
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, Shai Hope, Khary Pierre, Shamar Joseph, Ronaldo Alimohamed, Veerasammy Permaul, Matthew Nandu, Mavendra Dindiyal, Isai Thorne, Quentin Sampson (Breakout retention).
Jamaica Kingsmen (New Franchise)
Rovman Powell (Captain), Andre Russell, Keemo Paul, Keacy Carty, Jediah Blades, Shaqkere Parris, Odean Smith, Vitel Lawes, Romaine Morris, Kirk McKenzie, Kelvin Pitman, Jeavor Royal.
St Kitts & Nevis Patriots
Johnson Charles, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Andre Fletcher, Kevin Wickham, Obed McCoy, Ashmead Nedd, Jeremiah Louis, Alick Athanaze, Micah McKenzie, Navin Bidaisee (Breakout retention), Mikyle Louis.
Saint Lucia Kings
Roston Chase, Jewel Andrew, Matthew Forde, Kamil Pooran, Darron Nedd, McKenny Clarke, Joshua Bishop, Damion Joachim, Keon Gaston, Amari Goodridge, Johann Jeremiah, Ackeem Auguste (Breakout retention).
Trinbago Knight Riders (Defending Champions)
Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard, Akeal Hosein, Justin Greaves, Dominic Drakes, Jyd Goolie, Dexter Sween, Terrance Hinds, Nathan Edward (Breakout retention), Joshua Da Silva, Abdul-Raheem Toppin.
