Chris Gayle, Shakib al Hasan and Faf du Plessis return to CPL

Dashing West Indian Chris Gayle, ace Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib al Hasan and senior South Africa batsman Faf du Plessis will function within the 2021 Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) to be performed in St Kitts & Nevis from August 28 to September 19.
Gayle can be again with the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, a crew he had represented in 2017 and 2018, a launch mentioned.
The self-styled ‘Universe Boss’ guided the Patriots to their solely Hero CPL remaining in his first 12 months with the franchise. As the main run scorer in T20 historical past, he brings with him an enormous quantity of expertise to the Patriots squad.
Shakib, the world’s main spin all-rounder has re-joined the Jamaica Tallawahs for the 2021 season after having performed for the franchise in 2016 and 2017 earlier than transferring to Barbados Tridents in 2019 and profitable the title with them.
Du Plessis can be taking part in for the St Lucia Zouks this season. The former South Africa captain has been in great kind in latest months for Chennai Super Kings on the Indian Premier League the place he made 4 consecutive half centuries, together with 95 not out towards Kolkata Knight Riders. This is his second stint on the Hero CPL, having performed for the Patriots in 2016.
All the 33 matches of the T20 event can be performed at Warner Park, St Kitts in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The event was staged solely in Trinidad and Tobago in 2020, with matches performed on the Queen’s Park Oval and the Brian Lara Stadium.
The St Kitts and Nevis authorities had mentioned followers can be allowed on the venue however solely 50 per cent of tickets can be bought and all patrons should be vaccinated towards COVID-19.
Trinbago Knight Riders gained the final version in 2020 by defeating St Lucia Zouks by eight wickets within the remaining.