Caribbean Premier League!

[Warrior868]

Originally Posted by Moh899
WTF is Danny up to?

I was laughing so hard.

[Tiger444]

Ya these pitches are tough. That's why even Gayle is struggling a lot same as Devon Smith. They both normally do great in the IPL but here not so much

[NoName]

Originally Posted by King13
I have a feeling on this wicket, Shakib might get a fiver.

So much for that happening

[Night_wolf]

lol tridents now using shakib as only a bowler

[riankhan]

Originally Posted by Night_wolf
lol tridents now using shakib as only a bowler

Well deserved one. His batting looked awful. But 007 always fights back

[Warrior868]

Kumar Sangakkara joins Tallawahs for final games of Limacol CPLt20

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – 18 August 2013 – Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara is set to link up with the Jamaica Tallawahs for the final stretch of the Limacol Caribbean Premier League (LCPL), organisers have confirmed.

The elegant 36 year-old left-handed batsman will take over from Pakistan top-order player Ahmed Shezhad, who is leaving to join the Pakistan squad on tour in Zimbabwe.

Sangakkara, who has played for three franchises in the Indian Premier League – Deccan Chargers, Kings XI Punjab and Sunrisers Hyderabad – becomes the fourth Sri Lanka player to join the LCPL following on from the signings of Muttiah Muralitharan (Jamaica Tallawahs), Mahela Jayawardene (Trinidad & Tobago Red Steel) and Lasith Malinga (Guyana Amazon Warriors).

Reflecting on his move, Sangakkara said: “I did not expect to be playing the Limacol CPL this year, but when Murali telephoned and asked whether I might be interested in playing for the Jamaica Tallawahs I jumped at the chance.

“To play alongside Murali again will, of course, be a great privilege and it will also be very exciting to bat with Chris (Gayle) rather than being his opponent.

“The Tallawahs have had a great season thus far and I hope I can make a positive contribution as we seek to win the inaugural tournament.”

Sangakkara brings with him not only that wealth of IPL experience but also a significant amount of international experience too.

He has played a total of 117 Tests, 354 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and 45 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) and led his country to the final of the ICC World Twenty20 in England in 2009, where they were defeated by Pakistan at Lord’s.

Sangakkara was also part of the Sri Lanka side that again reached the final of the ICC World Twenty20 in his home country last October, only to be beaten once more, this time by the West Indies.

In Tests he has scored 10,486 runs at an average of 56.98 with 33 hundreds and 42 fifties while in ODIs his aggregate is 11,798 runs at 39.99 with 16 more hundreds, as well as 79 fifties.

In T20Is he has a tally of 1178 runs with a strike-rate of 120.08 runs per hundred balls and including seven fifties, while in all Twenty20 matches, domestic and international combined, he has played 138 times, scoring 3481 runs with 20 fifties and a strike-rate of 124.76.

The inaugural Limacol Caribbean Premier League runs until 24 August with the two semi-finals taking place in Trinidad & Tobago on 22 and 23 August and the final on the 24 August.

http://cplt20.com/news/sangakkara-jo...es-limacol-cpl

[Warrior868]

ACTOR GERARD BUTLER SUPPORTS JAMAICA TALLAWAHS IN THE LIMACOL CPL



ACTOR HAS TAKEN EQUITY INTEREST IN THE TEAM

The excitement and fun of the Limacol Caribbean Premier League continues to appeal to Hollywood celebrities with officials announcing that actor Gerard Butler has taken an equity interest in the Jamaica Tallawahs team, and hopes to be supporting his team at the semi-final and final in Trinidad & Tobago.

“My good friend Ajmal Khan has been telling me about the Limacol CPL and I’ve had the opportunity to watch some of the matches. It is obvious that this tournament is the home of the greatest party in sport so I wanted to get in on the fun,” said Butler. “Having said that, as a Scotsman I definitely have an appreciation for cricket and I also recognise that the LCPL is a great combination of sports and entertainment. I’m excited about joining the Jamaica Tallawahs franchise, and hopefully being a part of the team that wins the inaugural tournament.”

Ajmal Khan, Chairman of Verus International and Founder of the Limacol CPL stated, “Celebrities owning sports teams is nothing new but to have two Hollywood actors taking a vested interest in cricket teams is quite novel. The Limacol CPL continues to attract that ‘star power’. I think it’s a testament to the quality of the tournament, the carnival party atmosphere, the music, the entertainment, the fans, and the experience that only the Caribbean can deliver. We’re just a few days away from the semi-finals and final but the interest in, and desire to be a part of the Limacol CPL is still there because the tournament just keeps getting better with every game that’s played. I am excited to have my good friend Gerry come to the Limacol CPL to join the party.”

“We are thrilled that Gerard has seen the enormous potential of the Limacol CPL and has taken an equity interest in the Jamaica Tallawahs,” said Limacol CPL Chief Executive Officer Damien O’Donohoe. “Now that the tournament has actually started, I think more people are realising its global appeal, and how it is an experience like no other. Celebrities such as Gerard further raise the profile of the tournament, and expand the fan base to reach new markets. We look forward to seeing the many ways in which this partnership will benefit both Gerard and the LCPL.”

Butler’s next movie, How To Train Your Dragon 2, comes out in 2014. He is best known for his roles in films such as Olympus Has Fallen, 300, Law Abiding Citizen, The Ugly Truth, P.S. I Love You, and sports themed movies - Chasing Mavericks (surfing) and Playing for Keeps (soccer).

The inaugural Limacol Caribbean Premier League began on 30 July in Barbados, and concludes on 24 August in Trinidad.

http://cplt20.com/news/actor-gerard-...hs-limacol-cpl

[riankhan]

One of my Fav. Law abiding citizen is one of the best thrillers I've watched. Good to see him with Jamaica.

[Night_wolf]

This is Spaaaaaarrrrrtttttaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!..er i mean Jamaica Maaan!!!

[Warrior868]

Tillakaratne Dilshan joins Guyana Amazon Warriors as replacement for injured Martin Guptill

[Warrior868]

Shakib wants to contribute runs for Barbados

http://www.espncricinfo.com/caribbea...ry/664209.html

[Warrior868]

First semi in about hour and a half

[Warrior868]

Nobody watching Shakib today?

[dash]

Link please

[Warrior868]

In about 13 min

http://www.live-cricket.cricmelive.com

[Warrior868]

Tridents batting first. Jamaica won toss.

[NoName]

Who are you rooting for in this tournament Warrior?

[NoName]

Hopefully Azhar Mahmood adds some stability to the Barbados batting lineup

[Warrior868]

Originally Posted by NoName
Who are you rooting for in this tournament Warrior?

My team lost last night. Red Steel.

Tridents have 3 Trinis on it. So I'm backing Tridents.

[NoName]

Yeh I remember you were rooting for Red Steel few days back.

[Warrior868]

Wow that looked like a bad call.

[NoName]

Barbados in trouble

[Warrior868]

Malik saving them.

[Warrior868]

Pollard!

[NoName]

Could have score more if Reifer wasn't struggling with the gaps.