Barbados Royals

The Barbados Royals (previously known as the Barbados Tridents) are the representative franchise cricket team of Barbados in the Caribbean Premier League. They are one of the six teams specifically created in 2013 for the inaugural season of the tournament. Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg had an equity interest in the team since 2013 after he was introduced to the game by his friend Ajmal Khan, the club's chairman[1] and CPL architect.[2]

Not to be confused with Monarchy of Barbados.
This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see Barbados Royals (WCPL).

Barbados Royals
Barbados Tridents (2013–2020)
Personnel
CaptainRovman Powell
CoachTrevor Penney
OwnerManoj Badale
Team information
Colours    Pink and blue
Founded2013 (2013)
Home groundKensington Oval
Capacity11,000
History
CPL wins2 (2014, 2019)
6ixty wins0
Official websitewww.barbadosroyals.com

T20I kit

In 2014 CPL they qualified for the champions league. They were out of the tournament in the group stage managing to win only one of their four matches. On 30 July 2021, it was announced that the team name would be changed from the Barbados Tridents to the Barbados Royals.[3][4]

Barbados Royals as part of the Royals Sports Group, are two-time Caribbean Premier League champions, lifting the trophy in 2014 and 2019. In 2022, Barbados Royals continue its journey in CPL and managed to closed some sponsorship deals like MCW Sports.[5]

Current squad
  • Players with international caps are listed in bold.
As of 4 April 2022
No. Name Nationality Birth date Batting style Bowling style Year signed Notes
Batsmen
—Rovman Powell Jamaica (1993-07-23) 23 July 1993Right-handedRight-arm fast-medium2023
All-rounders
98Jason Holder Barbados (1991-11-05) 5 November 1991Right-handedRight-arm medium2013
—Kyle Mayers Barbados (1992-09-08) 8 September 1992Left-handedRight-arm medium2017
—Rahkeem Cornwall Antigua and Barbuda (1993-02-01) 1 February 1993Right-handedRight-arm off-break2022
—Justin Greaves Barbados (1994-02-26) 26 February 1994Right-handedRight-arm medium2019
Wicket-keepers
Spin bowlers
—Joshua Bishop Barbados (2000-05-30) 30 May 2000Right-handedSlow left arm orthodox2019
Pace bowlers
—Nyeem Young Barbados (2000-09-22) 22 September 2000Right-handedRight-arm medium2020
—Obed McCoy Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (1997-01-04) 4 January 1997Left-handedLeft-arm medium2022
—Ramon Simmonds Barbados (2001-10-16) 16 October 2001Left-handedLeft-arm medium-fast2022

    Statistical summary
    As of 15 September 2021
    Year Played Wins Losses Tied NR Win % Position
    2013 8440050%3/6
    2014 10730070%1/6
    2015 11650054.54%2/6
    2016 10360130%5/6
    2017 10460040%5/6
    2018 10280020%6/6
    2019 13760061.53%1/6
    2020 10370030%5/6
    2021 10370030%6/6
    2022 12 9 3 0 0 80% 1/6
    Total 10348550142.39%
    • Abandoned matches are counted as NR (no result)
    • Win or loss by super over or boundary count are counted as tied.
    • Tied+Win - Counted as a win and Tied+Loss - Counted as a loss
    • NR indicates no result

    Source: ESPNcricinfo[6]

    Administration and support staff
    Position Name
    Head coachTrevor Penney

    Seasons

    Caribbean Premier League
    Year League standing Final standing
    2013 3rd out of 6 Semi-finalists
    2014 1st out of 6 Champion
    2015 1st out of 6 Runners-up
    2016 5th out of 6 League stage
    2017 5th out of 6 League stage
    2018 6th out of 6 League stage
    2019 2nd out of 6 Champion
    2020 5th out of 6 League stage
    2021 6th out of 6 League stage
    2022 1st out of 6 Runners-up

    The 6ixty
    Season League standing Final position
    2022 2nd out of 6 Semi-finalists

    See also

    References
    1. "Wahlberg buys stake in cricket team". News Corp Australia Network. 5 August 2013. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
    2. Wattley, Garth (3 March 2013). "Meet West Indies cricket's new wealthy benefactor". Cricinfo. ESPN. Retrieved 19 August 2017.
    3. "Barbados Franchise rebrands as the Royals". CPLT20. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
    4. "Barbados Tridents set to become Barbados Royals following IPL franchise takeover". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
    5. "Mcw Come on Board as Barbados Royals' Principal Sponsor". MCW Sports. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
    6. "Caribbean Premier League Cricket Team Records & Stats | ESPNcricinfo.com". Cricinfo. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
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