Trinbago Knight Riders and the Caribbean Premier League are the main sponsors for the 2024 Trinidad T20 Festival.

The partnership has been hailed as historic and momentous by TTCB President Azim Bassarath.

Bassarath said, “The valuable sponsorship of the premier T20 club tournament will ensure the emergence of a new generation of cricket stars. It is a significant input both the TKR and the CPL will be making to develop and sustain the Caribbean cricket product in the medium and long term. The TTCB is optimistic on the model created by the CPL and TKR for a hugely successful cricket franchise around the world which will translate into the biggest and most entertaining T20 Festival.”

Also commenting was Venky Mysore, CEO and MD of Knight Riders Group, who said, “By embracing the rich cricketing talent of the Caribbean, the Trinidad T20 Festival, powered by the collaborative spirit of the Knight Riders Group and the Caribbean Premiere League, stands as a beacon of opportunity for emerging cricketers. Trinbago Knight Riders are committed to nurturing the next generation of stars, providing them with a platform to shine brightly in the world of cricket. Our partnership is a testament to our shared vision of fostering a winning culture and sustaining the legacy of Caribbean cricket. Together, we pave the way for aspiring talents to follow in the footsteps of legends and carve their own path to greatness.”

CPL CEO Pete Russell believes, “Opportunities will be provided for the youngsters to emulate Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran, Lendl Simmons, Akeal Hosein and others who have blazed a trail on the international cricket landscape. While the TTCB has pioneered the development programmes to produce world class cricketers, it depends on the goodwill and corporate responsibility exemplified by the CPL and the Knight Riders Group. Performances in the TKR/CPL Trinidad T20 Festival will answer the crucial question of where the next generation of talent will come from.”

The T20 Festival is expected to start at the end of April, although exact dates are yet to be finalized.