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CPL - Pomersbach in for Chanderpaul

Due to contractual obligations with Derbyshire (English county), West Indies middle order batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul will not be able to play in the first ever Caribbean Premier League (CPL).

"I am extremely sorry that I will not be able to participate in the CPL because of contractual obligations," said Chanderpaul.


"I would definitely like to make myself available for the next edition, and will have my contracts carry a clause that will permit me to play in future editions of T20 tournaments."

Aussie batsman Luke Pomersbach to replace Chanderpaul and will soon join St Lucia.

"I am excited about this new opportunity and really looking forward to playing in the Caribbean for St. Lucia," Pomersbach said.

"It will be great to be a part of this first CPL and I am looking forward to some tough competitive cricket with some of the greatest T20 cricketers in the world."

The CPL begins from July 30 in Barbados.

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