Aaron Jones, the USA’s second-highest run-scorer at the 2024 T20 World Cup, emerged as the standout signing at the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) player draft for the 2024 season, which will start on August 29, The 29 Year-old cricketer, who was picked by the St Lucia Kings on Monday, July 15, joins the team as a local player thanks to his Barbados passport.

Jones made his List-A and first-class debut for Barbados in 2016 and 2017, respectively. He has previously been associated with the CPL, being part of the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, although he didn't make it to the playing XI.

Jones made headlines at the 2024 T20 World Cup with a remarkable performance in the opening game, where he smashed 94 runs off 40 balls against Canada. He also became the second player after Chris Gayle to hit 10 or more sixes in a T20 World Cup inning. Adding to his achievements, he scored 36 runs against Pakistan, a match that the USA won in a super over.

St Lucia Kings Aim for First CPL Title

The St Lucia Kings are determined to secure their first CPL title in the upcoming season, which is set to run from August 29 to October 4. The team was eliminated from the 2023 edition after losing the eliminator match against the Jamaica Tallawahs. They will kick off their campaign on September 1, facing the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots.

St Lucia Kings' Squad for CPL 2024

The St Lucia Kings have assembled a formidable squad for the 2024 season, featuring a blend of experienced internationals and promising talent

Squad: Heinrich Klaasen, Faf du Plessis, Alzarri Joseph, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Noor Ahmad, David Wiese, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Matthew Forde, Aaron Jones, Khary Pierre, Khari Campbell, Johann Jeremiah, Shadrack Descarte, Mikkel Govia, McKenny Clarke, Akeem Auguste