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• Imran Tahir to lead as Guyana Amazon Warriors squad named for inaugural Global Super League

  The Guyana Amazon Warriors have announced their squad for the inaugural ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL), set to take place from November 26 to December 7. Fresh off leading the Warriors to their first Caribbean Premier League (CPL) title in 2023, veteran South African spinner Imran Tahir will again captain the team. He’ll be joined by an impressive lineup of international stars and talented local players, eager to make an impact in this highly anticipated T20 tournament.

  Supporting Tahir are several international names, including South African all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius and England’s seasoned all-rounder Moeen Ali, who bring both experience and versatility to the squad. The overseas contingent also includes left-arm spinner Hassan Khan, based in the USA, and Bangladesh’s seam bowler Tanzim Hasan Sakib, who rounds out a solid mix of international expertise.

  At the heart of the squad is a core of Guyanese talent that has become synonymous with the Amazon Warriors. Romario Shepherd, Shimron Hetmyer, and Keemo Paul, all well-known figures in West Indies cricket, will represent their home side, bringing both local pride and firepower to the team. Adding further strength, the Warriors welcome West Indies ODI captain Shai Hope and versatile all-rounder Roston Chase to their ranks, promising a balanced lineup for the GSL competition.

  The Amazon Warriors will look to build on the momentum of their CPL success, backed by home support at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence. The GSL features five teams – the Warriors, Hampshire Hawks, Lahore Qalandars, Rangpur Riders, and Victoria – competing over 11 matches for a prize fund of USD 1 million. Fans can expect a thrilling display of T20 cricket, with the Warriors eager to make their mark on the global stage.

   

   

   

   

   

• Stokes opts against IPL auction but Anderson and Archer are in

  England Test captain Ben Stokes will not play in the 2025 Indian Premier League, after deciding not to put himself in the auction.

  While there are 52 English cricketers who have registered for the auction – including James Anderson and Jofra Archer – Stokes will not be among them when it is held on November 24 and 25.

  Under new rules announced by the IPL last month, it also means that Stokes will not be eligible to play in the 2026 competition.

  But 42-year-old Anderson, who is England's all-time leading wicket taker, will be among the names alongside Archer.

  Anderson does so having not played since his final Test against West Indies at Lord's in July, while it is 10 years since he has played T20, and he has never played in a franchise league.

  Archer, meanwhile, was the IPL's most valuable player in 2020 and is on the comeback trail following back and elbow injuries this year.

  While it is still hoped that he could feature against India next summer and the 2025-26 Ashes series, the 2025 IPL will clash with the beginning of the County Championship and could potentially prevent Archer from proving his Test fitness.

• Harpy Eagles defeat Hurricanes by eight wickets via DLS method for first win of the season

  The Guyana Harpy Eagles recorded their first win of the 2024 CG United Super50 Cup with an eight-wicket DLS method win over the Leeward Islands Hurricanes at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba on Tuesday.

  In a match reduced to 41 overs-per side, the Hurricanes were first bundled out for 139 in 34.2 overs after being put in to bat by the Harpy Eagles.

  Captain Rakheem Cornwall top scored with 36 while Jeremiah Louis made 34.

  Justin Greaves, who came into this game on the back of scores of 111* against the West Indies Academy, 112 against the Barbados Pride and 151* against the Trinidad & Tobago Red Force, could only manage 27 this time around.

  Man of the match Veerasammy Permaul took 3-24 from nine overs and was supported well by Ashmead Nedd and Nial Smith who took 2-19 from eight overs and 2-42 from eight overs, respectively.

  Guyana then needed only 27.5 overs to reach 141-2 thanks to half centuries from captain Tevin Imlach and Matthew Nandu.

  Imlach made 69* off 76 balls, his third fifty of the season, while Nandu made a 74-ball 50.

  Full Scores:

  Leeward Islands Hurricanes 139 off 34.2 overs (Rakheem Cornwall 36, Jeremiah Louis 34, Justin Greaves 27, Veerasammy Permaul 3-24, Ashmead Nedd 2-19, Nial Smith 2-42)

  Guyana Harpy Eagles 141-2 off 27.5 overs (Tevin Imlach 69*, Matthew Nandu 50).