Caribbean cricket is set to mark a historic milestone this September, as the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has officially named two of the region’s most iconic cricket figures as the inaugural inductees to the newly created CPL Hall of Fame. Star all-rounder Dwayne Bravo will enter as the first player inductee, while legendary commentator Ian Bishop earns honors in the non-player category, recognizing their foundational contributions to the T20 tournament that has grown from a bold startup to a global cricketing staple since its launch in 2013.
The creation of the CPL Hall of Fame fills a long-awaited space in Caribbean cricket, establishing a permanent tribute to the athletes and off-field contributors who have shaped the tournament into a source of immense regional pride. Both Bravo and Bishop will be formally inducted at a star-studded Gala Dinner hosted at Barbados’ Hilton Hotel on September 15, 2026, an event that will gather the most prominent names across West Indies cricket for what is already being framed as one of the most unmissable events on the Caribbean sporting calendar. All proceeds from the gala will be donated to The Sir Clive Lloyd Healthcare Foundation, supporting the organization’s critical work expanding prostate cancer awareness and access to testing across the Caribbean.
Bravo, a Trinidadian all-rounder widely ranked among the greatest T20 players in the history of the format, has a resume that speaks for itself. Across an 18-year professional career, he claimed more than 15 global T20 titles, including two ICC Men’s T20 World Cup victories with West Indies in 2012 and 2016, multiple Indian Premier League crowns with the Chennai Super Kings, and silverware in Australia’s Big Bash League and the Pakistan Super League. He made history as the first bowler ever to cross the 500-wicket mark in T20 cricket, and within the CPL, he stands as the tournament’s third-highest wicket-taker of all time with 129 career scalps.
His CPL record is unmatched: Bravo claimed five CPL titles as a player — four with the Trinbago Knight Riders in 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2020, and one with the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in 2021 — before adding a sixth title just last year as head coach of the Trinbago Knight Riders in 2025.
For his part, Bishop has been the beloved voice of Caribbean cricket for decades, turning countless iconic cricketing moments into lasting memories for fans around the globe. His most famous call, the electrifying “Carlos Brathwaite! Remember the name!” after Brathwaite hit four consecutive sixes to secure the 2016 ICC World T20 title for West Indies, remains one of the most recognizable lines in sports commentary. Beyond that viral moment, Bishop has brought consistent passion and narrative depth to CPL broadcasts since the league’s launch, helping grow the tournament’s global audience by highlighting the unique cultural energy that sets Caribbean cricket apart.
In comments following the announcement, both inductees reflected on what the honor means to their connection to the game and the region. “It’s a real honour to be the first player inducted into the CPL Hall of Fame. This tournament has been a huge part of my career, and I will always treasure every title I’ve won here,” Bravo said. “I’ve played cricket all over the world, but there’s nothing like playing at home. CPL is a true celebration of Caribbean culture and the game I love.”
Bishop echoed that sentiment, noting: “Cricket has given me so much, and commentary has allowed me to give something back to a game and a region I love deeply. To be inducted into this inaugural CPL Hall of Fame class, and to be recognised for the stories I’ve had the privilege of telling, is an honour I’ll carry with me always. This tournament has always represented something bigger than the sport itself, it’s a stage for Caribbean talent, culture and pride, and I’m grateful to have had a courtside seat to its history.”
CPL CEO Pete Russell emphasized that the selection of Bravo and Bishop as the first inductees was a natural fit for the new Hall of Fame, saying: “Dwayne Bravo and Ian Bishop have both been central to CPL’s story since day one: Dwayne as one of the greatest match-winners this tournament has ever seen, and Ian is the voice who has brought that story to fans across the world. It is only right that they are the first names in our Hall of Fame and fitting that we celebrate them ahead of our final. We are also delighted to be able to support Sir Clive Lloyd, another West Indies legend, on his journey to raise awareness of prostate cancer across the region.”
Moving forward, Hall of Fame inductions will become an annual CPL tradition, with new inductees named ahead of each season’s tournament. The annual gala is expected to become a cornerstone of the CPL calendar, honoring the league’s history while advancing charitable causes that matter to Caribbean communities. Those interested in attending the upcoming inaugural induction dinner can reach out to the CPL events team via email at natalie@cplt20.com for more information on securing tickets.