The Caribbean Premier League organising committee announced the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis as the host for the 2021 edition of the league. The tournament would begin on August 28 with all the games being played at the iconic Stadium of Warner Park.
Pete Russell, CPL’s COO, said that with the tournament moving to St. Kitts and Nevis, the country would get an ample amount of sponsorship opportunities which will boost the economy, as was the case with Trinidad and Tobago, the hosts of last year’s tournament.
“We are delighted to be able to announce that we will be having the Hero CPL in St Kitts & Nevis in 2021 and we would like to thank those involved in welcoming the tournament to this wonderful country,” said Russell.
With no Covid transmission recorded in St Kitts & Nevis so far, it is one of the safest places to visit in the Caribbean.
Speaking on the opportunity to host such a huge tournament in its entirety, Jonel Powell, St Kitts & Nevis Minister for Education, Youth, Sports and Culture, said, “We are greatly confident that the hosting of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) in St. Kitts & Nevis in 2021 will stimulate much-needed economic activity, especially for small and medium-sized local businesses.”
Since the tournament is going to be played in August, a lot of players from around the world would be eager to represent different CPL teams to get noticed and picked for their respective national sides for the World T20 which would most probably take place in October 2021.
With the influx of players, Covid is in the mid of the minister of St. Kitts and Nevis and he is sure that vigilance would be increased. “As it relates to Covid-19 we will maintain our vigilance to ensure that our health protocols are not compromised and that the country remains protected from any serious spread of the Coronavirus,” Mr Powell said.