TKR returns home

  • Sep, Mon, 2024

THE Piarco International Airport was abuzz with excitement as the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) players made their return on September 14, ahead of a five-match home-stand in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20 tournament.

Spinner Akeal Hosein smiles with content creators Jewel Sifontes, Shanelle ‘Shinzy Poo’ Felix, Keisha ‘KP’ Punter, and Avril Carrington. – Photo by Ayanna Kinsale

The atmosphere was electric as fans gathered, eager to catch a glimpse of their cricketing heroes. The players, clearly pleased with the warm reception, greeted the enthusiastic supporters with smiles, posed for photos and signed merchandise.

Nicholas Pooran poses with fans after returning to Trinidad ahead of the Trinbago Knight Riders competing at this year’s CPL T20 games. – Photo by Ayanna Kinsale

This year’s team consists of Kieron Pollard (captain), Dwayne Bravo, Keacy Carty, Akeal Hosein, Terrance Hinds, Andreis Gous, Tim David, Josh Little, Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran, Shaqkere Parris, Jason Roy, Jayden Seales, Waqar Salamkheil, Nathan Edward and Andre Russell.

Akeal Hosein signs a flag for a TKR fan at the Piarco International Airport on September 14. – Photo by Ayanna Kinsale Bowler Joshua Little tries a doubles at the Piarco International Airport as Terrence Hinds looks on with a smile. – Photo by Ayanna Kinsale Akeal Hosein is all smiles with a group of fans on September 14. – Photo by Ayanna Kinsale

CPL 2024 match schedule:

Wednesday September 18, 2024

Trinbago Knight Riders vs Guyana Amazon Warriors – Queen’s Park Oval, POS – 7.00 pm

Thursday September 19, 2024

Trinbago Knight Riders vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons – Queen’s Park Oval, POS – 7.00 pm

Sunday September 22, 2024

Trinbago Knight Riders vs St Kitts & Nevis Patriots – Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba – 7.00 pm

Tuesday September 24, 2024

Trinbago Knight Riders vs St Lucia Kings – Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba – 10.00 am

Friday September 27, 2024

Trinbago Knight Riders vs Barbados Royals – Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba – 7.00 pm

 

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