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The GMR Group is close to securing a deal to revive the Jamaica Tallawahs in the Caribbean Premier League. This would mark the return of the three-time champions after a two-year absence from the tournament. CPL officials are excited about the prospect of bringing cricket back to Jamaica. The addition would make the CPL a seven-team league, creating more matches for fans.

Key Points: GMR Group in Advanced Talks to Relaunch Jamaica Tallawahs in CPL

  • GMR Group aims to relaunch the three-time champion Jamaica Tallawahs franchise
  • The team has been absent from the CPL for the last two seasons
  • This move would expand the CPL to seven teams and increase fixtures
  • CPL CEO expressed excitement about a potential return to Jamaica
  • The Tallawahs were previously sold back due to sustainability concerns
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GMR Group in advanced talks to relaunch Jamaica Tallawahs in Caribbean Premier League

GMR Group, owner of Delhi Capitals, is set to bring the three-time champion Jamaica Tallawahs back to the Caribbean Premier League from 2025.

"We are hopeful that these negotiations will reach a positive conclusion in the coming months, - Pete Russell, CPL CEO"

New Delhi, September 26

The GMR Group, co-owner of the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League, is reportedly in advanced talks to relaunch the Jamaica Tallawahs franchise in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), as per ESPNcricinfo.

GMR Group is directly involved in the operations of Dubai Capitals in the ILT20, Seattle Orcas in Major League Cricket, Hampshire in English county cricket, and Southern Brave in The Hundred, and also owns teams in the Indian sports of kabaddi and kho kho.

The Jamaica Tallawahs, a three-time CPL champion, were previously owned by Florida-based businessman Kris Persaud, who sold the team back to the CPL due to sustainability issues and bought the rights to a new team, which became the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons.

Tallawahs have not featured in the league for the last two editions. According to ESPNcricinfo, GMR officials attended the final of the CPL on Sunday, and they are considered strong favourites to run the franchise from next year.

They would become the seventh team involved in the league, increasing the number of fixtures played.

Pete Russell, the CPL's chief executive, said earlier this month that the league is "very excited at the prospect of a return to Jamaica" after "fruitful and engaging discussions" with the government. "We are hopeful that these negotiations will reach a positive conclusion in the coming months," Russell said.

The GMR Group did not respond to a request for a comment.

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting development. But I hope GMR doesn't spread themselves too thin across so many leagues. Quality over quantity, yaar. Delhi Capitals should remain their priority.
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Aditya G
Jamaica Tallawahs have such a rich history in CPL. Good to see them coming back. Chris Gayle's legacy team deserves proper management. Hope GMR does justice to it!
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Sarah B
As someone who follows both IPL and CPL, this is exciting news! More Indian involvement in global cricket can only be good for the game. Looking forward to seeing how this develops.
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Karthik V
GMR is becoming a cricket empire! From IPL to CPL to MLC - they're everywhere. Hope this means more opportunities for Indian players to get international exposure.
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Michael C
The previous owner cited sustainability issues. I hope GMR has done proper due diligence. Cricket franchises need solid business models, not just passion projects.

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