CPL 2022 resumes today in St Lucia as TKR, Royals play opening game

By Brandon Corlette in St Lucia

The 2022 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will continue today with matches in St Lucia at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground. Unbeaten Barbados Royals will take on a powerful Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) team, today, Wednesday, September 7, from 10:00h Eastern Caribbean time while St Lucia Kings will play table leaders Jamaica Tallawahs on the same day, from 19:00h.

On the eve of the match, the Knight Riders looked confident of toppling the red-hot Royals. Speaking to <<<Guyana Times Sport>>>, TKR opener Tion Webster reflected on the team’s effort in St Kitts and looked ahead to the St Lucia leg.
“I think everything went well. The team planning was superb, everyone had their minds cleared on what we had to do out there, so I think our planning was pretty good,” he said. “My expectations are the same. We always plan and go to the game with a clear mind. As I said before, we plan then we assess the conditions and work towards it.”
Webster, who has been improving year after year with TKR, said he was pleased with his personal performances. “I am in a good space. I had a pretty start in the first game, so I am looking to continue on that form, and try to be consistent for the team, and give the team a good start.”
With the likes of Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell and Ravi Rampaul in the TKR side, Webster said he would continue to learn and grow in stature. “A lot of experience within the camp, so I am trying to feed off everyone, have conversations with senior guys, so I am trying to gather the most information I can and put it into my game.”
As it relates to their next opponent, the Barbados Royals, Webster said the Knight Riders were ready after a brilliant session on the eve of the match. “I think we are ready. The session was superb: everyone went out there and did what they have to do. So, I think everyone looked in good nick,” Webster added.
Below are the squads set to play today in St Lucia:
Barbados Royals: Jason Holder; Obed McCoy; Kyle Mayers; Hayden Walsh Jr; Devon Thomas; Oshane Thomas; Nyeem Young; Quinton de Kock; David Miller; Harry Tector (temporary replacement for Mujeeb ur Rahman); Azam Khan; Corbin Bosch; Rahkeem Cornwall; Joshua Bishop; Justin Greaves; Teddy Bishop and Ramon Simmonds.
St Lucia Kings: Roston Chase; Johnson Charles; Kesrick Williams; Alzarri Joseph; Mark Deyal; Jeavor Royal; Faf du Plessis (arriving September 3); Tim David (arriving September 2); David Wiese (arriving September 3); Scott Kuggeleijn; Matthew Forde; Leroy Lugg; Preston McSween; Larry Edwards; Ackeem Auguste; Rivaldo Clarke and Roshon Primus/Niroshan Dickwella
Jamaica Tallawahs: Rovman Powell; Fabian Allen; Brandon King; Kennar Lewis; Shamarh Brooks; Mohammad Amir; Sandeep Lamichhane (arriving September 3)/Abhijai Mansingh; Imad Wasim; Chris Green; Miguel Pretorius; Raymon Reifer; Jamie Merchant; Amir Jangoo; Shemar Springer; Nicholson Gordon; Kirk McKenzie and Joshua James.
Trinbago Knight Riders: Kieron Pollard; Andre Russell; Sunil Narine; Nicholas Pooran; Akeal Hosein; Jayden Seales; Tion Webster; Daryn Dupavillon/Maheesh Theekshana (arriving after Asia Cup); Seekkuge Prasanna; Tim Seifert; Ravi Rampaul; Colin Munro (from St Lucia leg); Khary Pierre; Anderson Phillip; Terrence Hinds; Leonardo Julien and Shaaron Lewis.