CPL: Sodhi replaces Zampa; Shamsi in for Cooper

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The Jamaica Tallawahs have added Ish Sodhi to their squad for the remaining matches of the 2018 Hero Caribbean Premier League. Sodhi will replace Adam Zampa who is returning to Australia for the start of their domestic season.

Sodhi has played 26 T20 Internationals for New Zealand, claiming 36 wickets at an average of 19.33. The leg spin bowler spent time as the number one ranked spinner in T20 Internationals and has also played ODIs and T20s for his country.

The Tallawahs have qualified for the knockout stages of the 2018 tournament and have one group game remaining. The final takes place on September 16 at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy.

Tabraiz Shamsi

Meanwhile, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots have added Tabraiz Shamsi to their squad for the remaining matches. Shamsi will replace Tom Cooper who is returning to Australia for the start of their domestic season.

Shamsi has played for the Patriots for the previous three seasons, finishing the 2017 tournament with 11 wickets at an average of 20.27. The left-arm wrist spinner has played two Tests, 10 ODIs and six T20 Internationals for his country.

The Patriots are currently in fourth place in the Hero CPL table with one more group match to go. (CPL)

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