Last weekend was significant for the West Indies cricket team, as they won their second consecutive T20 international series. Having beaten South Africa 2-1 in March 2023, the West Indies defeated the number 1 T20 team India 3-2. 

The region will now focus on the “greatest party in sport,” the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). This is undoubtedly a well-organized T20 competition that is perhaps second only to the IPL. It has brought together the mix of Caribbean culture, carnival-like spirit, and T20 cricket.

In bringing overseas players to our shores, it was perceived that [the CPL] would lead to the development of our local cricketers. Indeed, two emerging players per team must play a minimum number of matches. However, being franchise cricket, the owners aim to win at all costs.  In this light, we need a West Indies T20 league for our local players to get a competitive experience.   

Read the full article from Dr. Mansingh at the link below.