Strong ticket sales are being reported for the Caribbean Premier League matches at Kensington Oval, as Barbados prepares to host several games, including the playoffs and final.
CPL Chief Marketing Officer Christine Charles says excitement is building, with the island also hosting the Women's Caribbean Premier League. Organisers expect the tournaments to provide an economic boost through increased visitor arrivals, hotel stays and employment opportunities.
The CPL final is scheduled for September 20, while the Live and Louder mega concert takes place one day earlier at the Botanical Gardens, featuring Mavado, Estelle, Mr. Vegas, Christopher Martin and other artistes.
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The Barbados Tridents snapped a four-game losing streak in style Sunday night, cruising to an eight-wicket win over the Saint Lucia Kings at Kensington Oval in the Republic Bank CPL.
Put in to bat, the Kings raced to 51 for 1 inside six overs behind a quickfire Kamil Pooran innings, but Mujeeb Ur Rahman's breakthrough dismissal of Pooran (37) flipped the game. Mujeeb and Jakeem Pollard choked the middle order, and despite a defiant 34 from Roston Chase, the Kings limped to 138 for 6, losing three wickets in the final five overs alone. Mujeeb finished with 3 for 22; Daniel Sams added 2 for 20.
Barbados' chase started fast, with Brandon King and......
