The Jamaica Kingsmen have selected Rovman Powell, Andre Russell and Fabian Allen to represent them in this year’s Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
According to a report from The Observer, while an official announcement has not yet been made, Russell and Powell, who are currently with the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League, were the first two picks by new owners Kingsmen Sports Enterprise in the draft.
Powell departs the Barbados Royals to rejoin the Jamaican franchise as captain after leaving in 2023, having won two titles, while Russell, who won titles with the Jamaica Tallawahs in 2013 and 2016 during an eight-year stint, joins from defending champions Trinbago Knight Riders.
As the CPL’s newest franchise, the Kingsmen were given special privileges that allowed them to draft Jamaican players as the first three picks. However, it was limited to one player per franchise and free from the right-to-match option, paving the way for the selections of Russell and Powell.
According to the Observer, all-rounder Allen was the third pick, with the Kingsmen unable to select opening batsman Brandon King among their three unrestricted picks. King’s stint with the Royals last season meant the franchise could only choose either Powell or King.
The Kingsmen’s full 17-member squad will have nine senior West Indian players, five overseas players and three players from the West Indies Breakout League last year.
The Jamaica Kingsmen, who open the CPL season on August 7 against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in St Vincent, will play four games at Sabina Park in Kingston from August 11 to 18. (CMC)
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