As excitement builds ahead of the 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20 season, the Guyana Amazon Warriors have finalized and unveiled their full cohort of international signings, marking a major step in the franchise’s preparation to build on its impressive 2025 tournament performance.
The five-player overseas roster brings together elite match-winning experience from across the global cricketing landscape, balancing veteran expertise with dynamic young talent to strengthen every department of the team—from the opening batting order to wicketkeeping and the entire bowling attack. The confirmed international signings are leg-spinner Imran Tahir (South Africa), explosive batter Glenn Phillips (New Zealand), all-rounder Mohammad Nabi (Afghanistan), wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Afghanistan), and all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius (South Africa).
Tahir, widely regarded as one of the most successful leg-spin bowlers in the history of global T20 franchise cricket, adds unparalleled decades of experience to the Warriors’ spin attack. His signature control over middle-over periods and consistent ability to claim critical wickets make him a decisive strategic weapon for the side.
New Zealand international Glenn Phillips brings explosive, multi-dimensional skill to the top of the batting order. Renowned for his aggressive strokeplay, elite athleticism in the field, and ability to shift the momentum of an innings at will, he adds valuable versatility to the franchise’s batting unit.
Mohammad Nabi, one of the most reliable all-rounders in contemporary international cricket, returns to bring steady off-spin bowling and experienced lower-order hitting to the Warriors. His calm composure under pressure across the world’s top franchise tournaments cements his role as a key contributor in the middle overs.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, one of the most promising young wicketkeeper-batters in global cricket, joins the squad as a fearless opening batter. His aggressive approach during the powerplay overs injects additional firepower into the Warriors’ opening combination, giving the side a strong start to chase or set big totals.
Completing the overseas contingent is Dwaine Pretorius, the South African all-rounder who brings tight new-ball control, disciplined death-over bowling, and capable lower-order hitting to the roster. His extensive experience across franchise leagues around the world adds extra balance and tactical flexibility to the Warriors’ squad management.
When paired with the team’s already strong core of domestic Guyanese and regional West Indian talent led by star batters Shimron Hetmyer and Shai Hope, the new international signings leave the Amazon Warriors with a deep, well-rounded squad capable of competing across every phase of T20 play heading into the 2026 CPL season.