Shivnarine Chanderpaul will no longer coach the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in this year’s CPL.

The team’s management has named former England wicket keeper Paul Nixon as the new head coach for the 2025 season.

Nixon previously coached the Jamaica Tallawahs.

Kris Persaud, owner and founder of the Falcons, and general manager, Jeff Miller welcomed Nixon– and thanked Chanderpaul for his contribution.

“They said in a joint statement: “We want to welcome Paul to the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons as we prepare for the 2025 Republic Bank CPL. He is an outstanding head coach with an excellent track record. We believe he will have a major impact and will bring his energy and enthusiasm to the Falcons family as we look to improve on last year’s performance. We also want to sincerely thank Shiv, an outstanding legend of West Indies cricket, for the work he did with the franchise.”
Nixon said: “It is a great honour to accept the invitation to serve as Head Coach for Antigua and Barbuda Falcons this year. I extend my sincere gratitude to Jeff and Kris for their belief in my abilities.

“The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is a wonderful competition that has significantly benefited West Indian cricket. The CPL’s vibrant atmosphere, star-studded lineups, andhigh-quality entertainment have captivated audiences and sparked a renewed enthusiasm for the sport. Having achieved success with Jamaica previously, I eagerly anticipate a successful 2025 campaign, supported by great players and a first-class support staff.”