Ahead of the highly anticipated 2026 edition of the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL), the Jamaica Kingsmen have pulled back the curtain on their seven-player overseas contingent, assembling a strategically curated mix of seasoned Pakistani international stars and promising emerging talent from South Asian domestic and franchise cricket circuits.
The franchise built its overseas roster around player availability, implementing a two-phase structure to ensure maximum strength across the entire duration of the tournament. Two players, versatile all-rounder Hassan Khan and fast bowler Hunain Shah, will be available for every match and join the squad ahead of the opening game, providing the Kingsmen with a consistent all-round option and a high-impact strike bowler from the first day of competition.
Wicketkeeper-batter Shayan Jahangir and batter Tayyab Arif will also link up with the Jamaican side at the tournament’s opening phase, completing the full overseas roster for the early matches. The franchise will then shift its overseas lineup starting August 19, when three top Pakistani internationals—Saim Ayub, Maaz Sadaqat, and Usman Khan—step into the squad, replacing Jahangir and Arif to inject fresh attacking power for the tournament’s back half.
Breaking down the credentials of each squad member, Maaz Sadaqat is a left-handed batting all-rounder who has rapidly emerged as one of Pakistan’s most exciting young white-ball prospects. A dynamic top-order batter who also contributes with left-arm orthodox spin, Sadaqat has already represented Pakistan at the ODI level and turned heads across domestic and franchise competitions, including a standout performance at the 2025 Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament.
Saim Ayub, a full-fledged Pakistan international, is widely regarded as one of the most devastating left-handed batters in modern white-ball cricket. An opening batter famous for his aggressive shot selection and ability to improvise against any bowling attack, Ayub is a core member of Pakistan’s national setup across all formats, and he also adds useful off-break bowling depth to the Kingsmen’s attack.
Usman Khan, a right-handed wicketkeeper-batter, brings a fearsome track record from franchise leagues around the globe, where he has built a reputation as one of the most dangerous power hitters in the game. A Pakistan international with a proven ability to turn match outcomes in just a few overs, Khan adds explosive firepower to the Kingsmen’s middle order.
Hassan Khan, the versatile right-handed all-rounder, brings slow left-arm orthodox bowling and powerful lower-middle order hitting to the table, and he has built a solid reputation across franchise leagues worldwide. His extensive experience in top-tier T20 competitions adds critical depth and balance to the Jamaican side’s full roster.
Hunain Shah, a right-arm medium-fast bowler, comes from one of Pakistan’s most well-known cricketing families and has earned a reputation for maintaining composure in high-pressure match situations. He delivers both control and aggressive pace with the new ball and during the death overs of an innings.
Shayan Jahangir, a right-handed wicketkeeper-batter who represents the United States men’s national cricket team, is a reliable gloveman with consistent performances across global franchise competitions. He brings solid international experience and consistency behind the stumps for the CPL tournament’s opening phase.
Tayyab Arif, a right-handed batter who climbed through Pakistan’s national Under-19 development pathway, boasts a strong pedigree in Pakistan’s domestic cricket circuit. He will get the chance to prove his ability on the international franchise stage during the tournament’s early matches.
With this group of overseas players set to complement the Kingsmen’s core roster of talented homegrown West Indian cricketers, the franchise heads into the 2026 Republic Bank CPL with a squad designed to deliver strong performances from the opening match while maintaining enough depth to compete through the knockout stages. The Kingsmen management confirmed they will continue coordinating with all overseas players as the tournament approaches, with additional squad updates expected to be released in the coming weeks.