Top 5 players to watch out for in CPL 2025
By Sabyasachi Chowdhury
Here's the list of players to watch out for in Caribbean Premier League 2025
Here's the list
Tim David was the first-round pick in the draft. His IPL success with RCB enhances his reputation as a formidable T20 asset
1. Tim David
The former West Indies captain has been appointed as the new skipper of Trinbago Knight Riders for CPL 2025, succeeding Kieron Pollard
2. Nicholas Pooran
Bangladesh's all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan returns to the CPL after a two-year hiatus, joining Antigua and Barbuda Falcons for the 2025 season
3. Shakib Al Hasan
South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock is set to reprise his role with Barbados Royals in CPL 2025
4. Quinton de Kock
AM Ghazanfar is poised to make his CPL debut with Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Ghazanfar is among the rookies to watch out for
5. AM Ghazanfar
Trinbago Knight Riders are the most successful CPL team with four titles
TKR defending champions
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