In a significant development for Caribbean cricket, Fawad Sarwar, owner of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) team Hyderabad Kingsmen, has successfully acquired the rights to a Jamaica-based franchise in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), marking the franchise's return after a six-year hiatus. This acquisition, announced on February 17, 2026, comes after the GMR Group, co-owners of the Delhi Capitals, failed to finalize a deal, paving the way for Sarwar's FKS Group to take control of the franchise, previously known as the Jamaica Tallawahs. Sarwar expressed optimism about the franchise's potential, stating, "The return of a CPL franchise will act as an economic engine and is designed to promote Jamaica as a global hub for cricket, culture, and sportainment." The CPL is set to host four matches at the historic Sabina Park, with the tournament scheduled to run from early August until September 21, 2026, marking a much-anticipated return to Jamaican soil for the first time since 2019.
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Fawad Sarwar Acquires CPL Franchise in Jamaica, Competes with IPL

Fawad Sarwar acquires a Jamaica CPL franchise, reviving cricket in the region after six years. This move aims to boost Jamaica's economy and promote its culture globally, with matches in August 2026.
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