Laurie Evans has joined the Barbados Royals for the 2023 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League. Evans replaces Rassie van der Dussen, who is unavailable due to international commitments.

Laurie Evans has joined the Barbados Royals for the 2023 Caribbean Premier League. Evans replaces Rassie van der Dussen, who is unavailable due to international commitments.

A top-order English batsman, Evans has extensive experience in T20 leagues around the world and has also played in the CPL with the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots. Evans has netted nearly 6,000 runs, three hundred and 38 fifties in T20 cricket.

The royals have also confirmed that Afghan leg spinner Qais Ahmad will be a temporary replacement for Maheesh Theekshana, who is set to feature at the Asia Cup in the first part of the tournament.

First launched in 2013, the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is a T20 format franchise-based cricket tournament that combines two of the most captivating aspects of Caribbean life – dramatic cricket and a lively carnival atmosphere. Broadcast and digital viewership totaled 721.8 million in 2022, making it one of the most watched leagues in world cricket. The Jamaica Tallawahs are the current Republic Bank CPL champions, the other participating teams are Barbados Royals, Guyana Amazon Warriors, St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, Saint Lucia Kings and Trinbago Knight Riders.

The 2023 tournament will take place from August 16th to September 24th.