CPL makes changes to draft system for 2016

2016 will see more upcoming American cricketers joining the Hero Caribbean Premier League, as the organization changes its player’s draft format ahead of the new season.

The number of players that the franchises can retain before the player draft has been held has been reduced from four to three, while squad sizes increases from 16 to 17 for the new season.

For next year, the number of players that the franchises can retain before the player draft has been held has been reduced from four to three, while squad sizes increases from 16 to 17 for the new season and at least 6 ICC Americas players will be guaranteed a contract.

The League opened up to ICC Americas players just this year, including Miramar-based cricketer Steven Taylor.

Further changes to the rules include a reduction in the number of players who must live in the franchise territory from four to two, while the limit on overseas players has increased from four to five.

2015 also saw the introduction of ICC Americas players, with two being selected for the Tridents and Patriots squads.