CPL unveils 2026 draft rules as new era begins with seventh franchise

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC): The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has officially launched the Player Acquisition and Draft rules for the 2026 season, ushering in a fresh three-year contract cycle (2026-2028) that promises to reshape the landscape of Caribbean cricket. The updated framework, announced Tuesday, introduces a seventh franchise, the Jamaica Kingsmen, alongside a series of strategic changes designed to bolster competitive balance and nurture emerging talent.