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The organizers have officially decided to move away from national branding for our league teams. This shift toward regional identity recognizes the complex history of our islands and creates a more inclusive environment for all cricketers. Thank you for staying committed to this vision for the future of the sport.

October 15, 2013

Remove Country names from CPL teams

Remove Country names from CPL teams

🏆 Won — 103 supporters Verified

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Started by Renaldo Lewis 12 years, 11 months ago
Unlike other cricket playing territories, the W.I. is made up of many sovereign countries. National pride chumps regional pride. Unlike the regional ODI and 4-Day competitions where "National" teams do battle, the teams of the CPL (note it is not even called the WIPL) are essentially club teams. Country names should be removed from these teams. In doing so "Bajans" wouldn't be offended by a "Trini" leading a "Bajan" side; "Trinis" wouldn't be livid with Guyanese claims that "Guyana" beat "TnT" when there are Trinis on the "Guyanese" side (note no Guyanese played on the "TnT" side) and the list can go on. I proposed that the teams be named the North Caribbean Tallawahs and Hawksbills, the Central Caribbean Zouks and Tridents and the South Caribbean Red Steel and Amazon Warriors.

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Reached 100 supporters

August 29, 2013

6 Comments

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Mark Ellis
12 years ago Featured

Good idea. It feels like club cricket anyway so lets stop pretending its a national thing.

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Lisa Cox
12 years ago Featured

The constant arguing over who represents what country is ruining the experience for everyone. Just remove the names and be done with it.

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Sarah Gutierrez
12 years ago Featured

The names are confusing and represent old grudges that have no place in a franchise tournament. Keep it regional and simple.

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Kevin Acosta
12 years ago Featured

Finally someone said it. The country names just cause unnecessary drama between fans. Lets just enjoy the cricket and stop the tribalism.

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Ravi Simmons
12 years ago Featured

This would stop so much trash talk on social media. People take it way too seriously when someone from another island is on the team.

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Dwayne Meyer
12 years ago Featured

TOTALY AGREE. IT SHOULD BE ABOUT THE TEAMS NOT THE FLAGS. CHANGE THEM NOW.

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