Two New Additions to Falcons Squad for CPL

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Two New Additions to Falcons Squad for CPL

The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons have announced two changes to their lineup for the ongoing Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League.

American middle-order batter Andries Gous and Pakistani fast bowler Salman Irshad have joined the squad as replacements for Bevon Jacobs and Naveen ul-Haq.

Irshad is available for immediate selection, while Gous will be eligible to play from Sunday, August 24, following Jacobs’ departure on Saturday, August 23.

The Falcons currently sit at the top of the CPL points table with five points from four matches. Their next fixture is against the Guyana Amazon Warriors on Friday at 7 pm at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.

Full Squad: Imad Wasim (captain), Shakib al-Hasan, Odean Smith, Shamar Springer, Fabian Allen, Rahkeem Cornwall, Justin Greaves, Jewel Andrew, Amir Jangoo, Karima Gore, Kevin Wickham, Joshua James, Obed McCoy, Usama Mir, Jayden Seales, Salman Irshad, Andries Gous, Bevon Jacobs (to be replaced by Gous).

Upcoming Home Fixtures – Sir Vivian Richards Stadium

Friday, August 22: vs Guyana Amazon Warriors – 7 pm

Sunday, August 24: vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots – 11 am

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Comments (4)

  • Monique August 22, 2025, 6:37 PM

    Strong additions! Irshad brings serious pace and Gous can definitely steady the middle order.
    Reply
  • Romaine August 22, 2025, 6:38 PM

    Sir Viv Richards Stadium is going to be rocking Friday night. Warriors always bring a tough game.
    Reply
  • Juju Bee August 22, 2025, 6:46 PM

    Why are we fixing what’s not broken. You know if we lose tonight I will say is because of them
    Reply
  • Tamisha August 23, 2025, 8:44 AM

    Tell the American we want our money back. That was a horrible showing last night
    Reply

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