WEST INDIES BREAKOUT LEAGUE SQUADS FINALISED AFTER PLAYER DRAFT

The six franchise teams set to compete in the inaugural edition of the West Indies Breakout League have officially finalized their squads following a highly anticipated player draft.

Ahead of the draft, each team had the opportunity to retain seven cricketers, with a cap of three players aged between 27 and 29. The remaining seven squad members were selected during the draft process, with all draftees required to be 26 years old or younger.

In keeping with the league’s mission to spotlight emerging talent, all selected players must have limited professional experience. Eligibility criteria stipulate that players must have participated in fewer than 40 List A T20 matches and fewer than 10 International T20s.

Each franchise was also permitted to select two players from outside their home territory. These non-resident selections are highlighted in yellow in the table below.

The draft saw an exciting influx of young talent, with 15 teenagers securing spots on various teams.

The 2025 West Indies Breakout League is set to take place from April 25 to May 10, featuring 17 matches, all to be hosted at the prestigious Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad.

Below is the list of protected and drafted players for each franchise, with their current ages in brackets:

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