Countdown To The CPL Is On

The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will be played in five countries across the region in 2023, according to an announcement by tournament officials.

The league, which is the flagship Twenty20 competition in the Caribbean, will feature six teams competing in 34 matches between August 18 and September 10.

The tournament will kick off in St Kitts and Nevis, where Warner Park will host the opening fixtures, before moving to venues in Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, and Jamaica. This marks the first time the CPL will be played in five countries, as previous editions have been held in four.

The move to expand the number of host countries is part of the CPL’s efforts to further grow the game in the region, as well as to provide a boost to tourism and local economies. The CPL has been a major success since its inception in 2013, attracting some of the biggest commitment and that’s an area I think we have lacked in the past. If there’s no commitment, teams will find it hard to win any tournament,” he stated.

Interestingly, Trinidad and Tobago have jostled with Jamaica for top spot in Caribbean soccer for decades. Like Mexico and the US, they were multiple winners of the defunct Shell Cup and have both played in the World Cup.

But while the Reggae Boyz remain competitive, the game in Trinidad and Tobago has declined considerably in the past 15 years.

Brown, who has coached youth teams in South Florida for over 20 years, hopes the Trinis advance to the main draw.

“It’s going to be interesting to see what happens with them.

The Caribbean needs Trinidad and Tobago to do well,” he said.

The CONCACAF Gold Cup final is scheduled for July 16 in names in world cricket and drawing large crowds to matches.

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The CONCACAF Gold Cup, held biennially, is the premier regional football championship for North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. The tournament features 16 teams from across the region, with the winner qualifying for the CONCACAF Cup, which serves as a playoff for a place in the FIFA Confederations Cup.

Pete Russell, CEO of the CPL, expressed his excitement for the upcoming season, saying, “We are delighted to announce that the CPL will be played in five countries for the first time in 2023. This is a testament to the growth of the league and the passion for cricket across the Caribbean. We believe that hosting the tournament in multiple countries will help to further expand the reach of the league, while also providing a unique experience for fans and players alike.”

The CPL has also announced that it will be implementing new initiatives to promote sustainability and reduce its environmental impact during the tournament. These initiatives include using eco-friendly materials for all promotional materials and reducing the use of single-use plastics at all venues.

- Rewritten from ESPN