New Twenty20 League to be Created in Caribbean

The West Indies Cricket Board has confirmed there will be a franchise-based Twenty20 league in the Caribbean next year.

The competition is likely to comprise six city-based franchises with the majority of players from the West Indies. As part of the arrangement, arthritis the WICB will receive annual funding for more retainer contracts for players than its current 20.

WICB president Dr Julian Hunte said: “A significant number of players at the regional level will benefit through greater financial stability both from playing in the league and from year-round retainer contracts while having an international platform on which to showcase their skills and talent.

“Most importantly, the league will bring a huge financial injection into the Caribbean and create significant job opportunities across the region in a wide cross section of sectors.”