Last Updated on July 29, 2022, 7:08 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Chris Gayle, celebrated cricketer, brand ambassador and host for the SKYEXCH 6IXTY, is all set to play for St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in the first instalment of SKYEXCH 6IXTY, starting on August 24 at Warner Park, St Kitts.
Some of the biggest names will join Gayle in cricket from across the Caribbean and even worldwide for this innovative and new format of cricket matches that is being held for the first time.
At St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Gyle will be joined by exciting openers Evin Lewis, Andre Fletcher, and impressive South African youngster Dewald Brevis.
The Barbados Royals team, who will also be competing in the SKYEXCH 6IXTY, will feature the talents of Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers and Rakheem Cornwall, along with overseas players like Azam Khan, Harry Tector and Corbin Bosch.
The Jamaica Tallawahs team will feature captain Rovman Powell and fellow Jamaicans Brandon King and Fabian Allen, while their overseas contingent will feature Mohammad Amir, Sandeep Lamicchane and Chris Green.
Colin Ingram, Paul Stirling and Heinrich Klaasen will boost the batting of the Guyana Amazon Warriors with the help of all-rounders Odean Smith and Romario Shepherd in their squad.
A powerful Trinbago Knight Riders lineup will feature Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Nicholas Pooran, Sunil Narine, and Ravi Rampaul. They will also have Tim Seifert and Seekkuge Prasanna in their squad.
The Saint Lucia Kings will include the talents of Roston Chase and Kesrick Williams, along with impressive young players Ackeem Auguste and Matthew Forde. New Zealand’s Scott Kuggeleijn will also be with the Kings for the 2022 6IXTY.
The SKYEXCH 6IXTY tournament will see six men’s and three women’s teams competing for their versions of the Universe Boss Trophy, named in honour of Chris Gayle and will feature several innovations to bring fans closer to the action.
The confirmed lineup for teams featuring in the SKYEXCH 6IXTY:
Barbados Royals – Jason Holder, Harry Tector, Obed McCoy, Kyle Mayers, Azam Khan, Hayden Walsh Jr, Oshane Thomas, Rahkeem Cornwall, Devon Williams, Joshua Bishop, Justin Greaves, Corbin Bosch, Nyeem Young, Teddy Bishop, Ramon Simmonds.
Jamaica Tallawahs – Rovman Powell, Sandeep Lamichhane, Fabien Allen, Imad Wasim, Brandon King, Kennar Lewis, Mohammad Amir, Shamarh Brooks, Migael Pretorius, Chris Green, Raymon Reifer, Jamie Merchant, Amir Mangoo, Shamar Springer, Nicholson Gordon, Kirk McKenzie, Joshua James.
Guyana Amazon Warriors – Shimron Hetmyer, Odean Smith, Romario Shepherd, Colin Ingram, Chandrapaul Hemraj, Shai Hope, Paul Stirling, Heinrich Klaasen, Keemo Paul, Jermaine Blackwood, Gudakesh Motie, Veerasammy Permaul, John Campbell, Sherman Lewis, Ransford Beaton, Matthew Nandu, Junior Sinclair.
St Kitts and Nevis Patriots – Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis, Andre Fletcher, Qasim Akram, Sherfane Rutherford, Dwaine Pretorius, Darren Bravo, Sheldon Cottrell, Dominic Drakes, Dewald Brevis, Izharulhaq Naveed, Joshua Da Silva, Jon Russ Jaggesar, Keacy Carty, Kelvin Pittman, Jaden Carmichael.
St Lucia Kings – Roston Chase, Johnson Charles, Kesrick Williams, Alzarri Joseph, Scott Kuggeleijn, Mark Deyal, Jeavor Royal, Matthew Forde, Roshon Primus, Ravendra Persaud, Jesse Bootan, McKenny Clarke, Leroy Lugg, Preston McSween, Larry Edwards, Ackeem Auguste, Rivaldo Clarke.
Trinbago Knight Riders – Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran, Akeal Hosein, Ravi Rampaul, Tim Seifert, Seekkuge Prasanna, Jayden Seales, Anderson Phillip, Tion Webster, Khary Pierre, Leonardo Julien, Terrance Hinds, Shaaron Lewis.
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