CPL’s new Jamaica-based franchise confirmed

The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has confirmed the new Jamaica-based franchise, marking a new chapter for cricket on the island.

Kingsmen Sports Enterprise (KSE), backed by a new US-based investment group with a proven record in sports infrastructure, technology, and community development, has officially confirmed its entry into the tournament.

Fawad said that KSE is set for a long-term partnership with Jamaica and its people, as it plans to expand sports tourism and cricket-based economic activity in the island country.

“Our vision for Jamaica goes far beyond match days. This franchise is designed to act as an economic engine -creating employment, supporting local businesses, and positioning Jamaica as a global hub for cricket, culture, and sportainment,” said Fawad.

“This is about creating opportunity. Opportunity for young Jamaican cricketers, for entrepreneurs, for artists, for hospitality workers, and for communities that see cricket as both heritage and future,” he added.

Run by US-based Pakistani entrepreneur Fawad Sarwar, KSE’s ownership group has also invested in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), named Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen. Additionally, the group runs a Minor League Cricket team, the Chicago Kingsmen, in the United States.

Meanwhile, their new franchise is expected to have a significant economic impact, driven by hospitality and tourism during the CPL.

“The team will prioritise Jamaican suppliers, service providers, creatives, and event partners to ensure investment circulates within the local economy. Central to the Kingsmen approach is a deep respect for Jamaican identity and culture. The franchise will embrace CPL’s reputation as the ‘Biggest Party in Sport,’ integrating music, food, fashion, and community celebration into the matchday experience,” a release said.

“Crucially, Kingsmen has also committed to building a development bridge for Jamaican cricketers, linking grassroots programs to professional pathways at home and abroad. Investment in academies, coaching, data-driven scouting, and youth engagement will ensure local talent remains central to the franchise’s long-term success,” it added.

Further details on team identity will be confirmed ahead of the 2026 CPL season.