The 32-year-old left-arm spinner from Barbados joins the Royals ahead of today's Qualifier 2 against Guyana Amazon Warriors
Georgetown (Guyana), 04 October 2024: Royals Sports Group-owned franchise Barbados Royals today announced the signing of left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican as a replacement player for South Africa's Keshav Maharaj, who will not be available for the remainder of this year's Caribbean Premier League.
The 32-year-old Warrican has represented the West Indies across 17 Tests, picking up 54 wickets. The slow left-arm orthodox who represents Barbados, last played in the CPL in 2015 where he grabbed 2 wickets in 3 matches for St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots.
Meanwhile Maharaj, who was taking part in his first-ever CPL season, picked up 8 wickets in 7 matches for the Royals at an economy of 8.74. The South African spinner will however be unavailable for tonight's Qualifier 2 against Guyana Amazon Warriors, and also potentially the Final of the competition if the Royals qualify.