South Africa explosive middle order batter Heinrich Klaasen has opted himself out of upcoming Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024, which commences from Thursday. Klaasen was the part of St. Lucia Kings squad and now the franchise has roped in Tim Seifert as the replacement of Klaasen.

St. Lucia Kings sign Tim Seifert as the replacement of Heinrich Klaasen. 
St. Lucia Kings finished on third in the last season of CPL and made it to the eliminator. This will be a huge loss for the Kings as Klaasen is well-known for his monstrous hitting at the middle overs. However, Blackcaps Wicket-keeper batter Tim Seifert, who played for Trinbago Knight Riders previously will replace Klaasen at St. Lucia Kings.

Also Sikandar Raza has pulled out of the CPL as well with an injury. The Zimbabwe allrounder posted on 'X' that he would be missing the entire tournament. St Kitts and Nevis Patriots are yet to name a replacement of the all-rounder.

St. Lucia Kings Squad for CPL 2024 : Tim Seifert, 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.

The 12th edition of the Caribbean Premier League will begin on August 30 with Antigua and Barbuda Falcons taking on St Kitts and Nevis Patriots at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.