Six franchises finalise squads for Breakout League

ST JOHN'S, Antigua (CMC):

All six franchises in the upcoming West Indies Breakout League have officially finalised their squads following the completion of a highly anticipated player draft.

Ahead of the draft, each team had the opportunity to retain seven cricketers, with a cap of three players age between 27 and 29.

The remaining seven squad members were selected during the draft process, with all draftees required to be 26 years old or younger.

Each franchise was also permitted to select two players from outside their home territory.

The draft saw an exciting influx of young talent, with 15 teenagers securing spots on various teams.

The 2025 West Indies Breakout League is set to take place from April 25 to May 10, featuring 17 matches, all to be hosted at the prestigious Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad.

SQUADS

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO LEGIONS: Kamil Pooran, Amir Jangoo, Jyd Goolie, Crystian Thurton, Navin Bidaisee, Mikkel Govia, Joshua James, Joshua Da Silva, McKenny Clarke, Cephas Cooper, Damien Joachim, Shaaron Lewis, Abdul-Raheem Toppin, Johann Layne.

LEEWARD ISLANDS THUNDER: Keacy Carty, Kofi James, Karima Gore, Mikyle Louis, Jewel Andrew, Micah McKenzie, Kenneth Pennyfeather, Nathan Edward, Giovonte Depeiza, Anderson Mahase, Michael Palmer, Jamie Cornelius, Jaden Carmichael, Jedidiah Martin.

WINDWARD ISLANDS INFERNOS: Darel Cyrus, Shadrack Descarte, Shamar Springer, Alick Athanaze, Dillon Douglas, Teddy Bishop, Ackeem Auguste, Ryshon Williams, Avinash Mahabirsingh, Johann Jeremiah, Kyron Phillips, Keon Gaston, Noelle Leo, Lee John.

GUYANA RAINFOREST RANGERS: Nial Smith, Kemol Savory, Ronaldo Alimohamed, Kevin Sinclair, Ashmead Nedd, Kevlon Anderson, Riyad Latiff, Rivaldo Clarke, Jediah Blades, Isai Thorne, Richie Looknauth, Zynul Ramsammy, Adrian Sukhwa, Quentin Sampson.

BARBADOS PELICANS: Leniko Boucher, Kadeem Alleyne, Joshua Bishop, Nyeem Young, Shaqkere Parris, Kevin Wickham, Zishan Motara, Ramon Simmonds, Junior Sinclair, Demetrius Richards, Shian Brathwaite, Sion Hackett, Nathan Sealy, Amari Goodridge.

JAMAICA TITANS: Deethmar Anderson, Leroy Lugg, Ramaal Lewis, Jeavor Royal, Kirk McKenzie, Jordan Johnson, Tamarie Redwood, Michael Clarke, Govasta Edmond, Reon Edwards, Anthony Dacres, Brian Barnes, Andrew Rambaran, Zion Brathwaite.