Indian Premier League’s Punjab Kings buys stake in Caribbean Premier League to renames St Lucia to “St Lucia Kings”

Indian Premier League‘s Punjab Kings buys stake in Caribbean Premier League to renames St Lucia to “St Lucia Kings.” Andy Blossom and Darren Sammy will lead the side as head coach and assistant coach. While Faf du Plessis will take over the captaincy role. The Indian Premier League’s franchise Punjab Kings. It has acquired the Caribbean Premier League side St Lucia Zouks.

The Caribbean Premier League team, which finished as runners-up. They will now play in the tournament as St Lucia Kings. According to reports, the newly-rebranded team will share assets. Also, the other things with its sister franchise Punjab Kings. Jointly owned by Bollywood actor Preity Zinta, businessman Ness Wadia, and the Dabur company.

St Lucia Kings Logo

Therefore, the new group logo is comparable to that of Punjab Kings. But in a sea blue color to represent the sky and the ocean. Particularly, the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea and encompass as the island of the nation. The lion in the middle stands for richness. Whereas Andy Flower and Darren Sammy will lead the side as head coach and assistant coach. While Faf du Plessis will take over the captaincy part.

“I love the logo, and I love the new name. It’s a pleasure to be associated with the Kings Franchise, and I truly hope that the name can inspire our players to play like the true Kings that we are,” Darren Sammy said.

Barbados Royals and Rajasthan Royals Logo

Rajasthan Royals, the opening win of the Indian Premier League. Announced that it bought majority stakes in CPL franchise Barbados Royals. Royals Sports Group, the owner of IPL side Rajasthan Royals, bought the stakes.

Lastly, the partnership between the two franchises saw Barbados Tridents rebranded as Barbados Royals. Kolkata Knight Riders were the first IPL franchise to invest in the CPL. It is through the champion side of Trinbago Knight Riders that representing Trinidad and Tobago.

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