CPL 2026 Squads: Usman Tariq Returns to TKR, Glenn Phillips Joins Guyana Amazon Warriors
Pakistan mystery spinner Usman Tariq will return to Trinbago Knight Riders for the Caribbean Premier League 2026, while New Zealand allrounder Glenn Phillips is among the biggest additions to Guyana Amazon Warriors.
The latest squad moves have added considerable international quality to the seven-team competition, which is scheduled to run from August 7 to September 20.
Usman Tariq Back With Trinbago Knight Riders
Trinbago Knight Riders have retained the services of Usman Tariq following his impressive contribution to their title-winning campaign last season.
Tariq is currently playing for Birmingham Phoenix, and with the CPL overlapping with The Hundred, his availability throughout the tournament could depend on his commitments in England.
TKR have also strengthened their squad with Matthew Breetzke and USA bowling allrounder Amshi de Silva.
De Silva attracted attention during MLC 2026 with his unusual slingy action, pace and ability to execute yorkers.
The newcomers join a powerful TKR core featuring Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard and Akeal Hosein.
Glenn Phillips Joins Guyana Amazon Warriors
Last season’s runners-up Guyana Amazon Warriors have brought back veteran South African spinner Imran Tahir while adding Glenn Phillips to their overseas group.
Phillips has been recovering from a side injury but is expected to return to competitive action during the CPL.
The New Zealand allrounder could prove particularly useful in Guyana, where slower surfaces often provide assistance to spin bowling.
Afghanistan veteran Mohammad Nabi has also joined the Warriors, giving them another experienced spin-bowling option.
Their overseas contingent also includes Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Dwaine Pretorius.
Naseem Shah Joins St Kitts & Nevis Patriots
Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah has been picked by St Kitts & Nevis Patriots.
An interesting storyline could see Naseem face his brother Hunain Shah, who will represent Jamaica Kingsmen.
The Patriots have assembled a strong overseas bowling group featuring Wanindu Hasaranga and Waqar Salamkheil, while Australian allrounder Nikhil Chaudhary is another addition.
Noor Ahmad and Tim Seifert Return to St Lucia Kings
St Lucia Kings have brought back Tim Seifert and Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmad.
Noor will combine with Sri Lanka’s Maheesh Theekshana, potentially giving the Kings one of the competition’s strongest overseas spin attacks.
Sri Lanka batter Charith Asalanka is also part of their squad, while USA seamer Shadley van Schalkwyk is set for his first CPL campaign.
Quinton de Kock Returns to Barbados
Barbados Tridents have secured the return of South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock.
Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman is also back, while Chris Green, George Linde and Daniel Sams complete a strong overseas group.
Shadab Khan Signs With Antigua & Barbuda Falcons
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons have strengthened their spin department by signing Pakistan duo Shadab Khan and Sufyan Moqim.
Shadab already has CPL experience, while Moqim will get an opportunity to test his left-arm wristspin in Caribbean conditions.
However, both are expected to be available for only seven CPL matches because of other commitments.
Moeen Ali and Kusal Perera are expected to be available for the entire tournament.
CPL 2026 Full Squads
Antigua & Barbuda Falcons
Alzarri Joseph, Evin Lewis, Fabian Allen, Jayden Seales, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Springer, Jahmar Hamilton, Rahkeem Cornwall, Anderson Phillip, Karima Gore, Anderson Mahase, Joshua James, Moeen Ali, Kusal Perera, Milind Kumar, Tajinder Singh, Shadab Khan, Sufyan Moqim.
Barbados Tridents
Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Brandon King, Zachary Carter, Kadeem Alleyne, Ramon Simmonds, Shadrack Descarte, Zishan Motara, Jakeem Pollard, Johann Layne, Kofi James, Quinton de Kock, Chris Green, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, George Linde, Daniel Sams.
Guyana Amazon Warriors
Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, Shai Hope, Khary Pierre, Shamar Joseph, Ronaldo Alimohamed, Veerasammy Permaul, Matthew Nandu, Jonathan van Lange, Mavendra Dindyal, Isai Thorne, Quentin Sampson, Imran Tahir, Mohammad Nabi, Glenn Phillips, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Dwaine Pretorius.
Jamaica Kingsmen
Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Keemo Paul, Keacy Carty, Jediah Blades, Shaqkere Parris, Odean Smith, Vitel Lawes, Romaine Morris, Kirk McKenzie, Kelvin Pitman, Jeavor Royal, Maaz Sadaqat, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Hassan Khan, Hunain Shah, Shayan Jahangir, Tayyab Arif.
St Kitts & Nevis Patriots
Johnson Charles, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Andre Fletcher, Kevin Wickham, Obed McCoy, Ashmead Nedd, Jeremiah Louis, Alick Athanaze, Micah McKenzie, Navin Bidaisee, Mikyle Louis, Naseem Shah, Dasun Shanaka, Waqar Salamkheil, Wanindu Hasaranga, Nikhil Chaudhary.
St Lucia Kings
Roston Chase, Jewel Andrew, Matthew Forde, Kamil Pooran, Darron Nedd, McKenny Clarke, Joshua Bishop, Damion Joachim, Keon Gaston, Amari Goodridge, Johann Jeremiah, Ackeem Auguste, Tim Seifert, Noor Ahmad, Maheesh Theekshana, Charith Asalanka, Shadley van Schalkwyk.
Trinbago Knight Riders
Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard, Akeal Hosein, Justin Greaves, Dominic Drakes, Jyd Goolie, Dexter Sween, Terrance Hinds, Nathan Edward, Joshua Da Silva, Abdul-Raheem Toppin, Usman Tariq, Alex Hales, Colin Munro, Matthew Breetzke, Amshi de Silva.
CPL 2026 Dates and Venues
The CPL 2026 season will run from August 7 to September 20, with matches spread across eight Caribbean nations.
Games will be staged in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago.
The tournament will overlap with several other franchise competitions, including The Hundred, ETPL and the knockout stages of the Lanka Premier League, meaning player availability could become an important factor during the season.
With stars including Glenn Phillips, Quinton de Kock, Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Wanindu Hasaranga and Usman Tariq involved, CPL 2026 is shaping up to feature a strong mix of Caribbean talent and international names.
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