July 21, 2026 — The Antigua & Barbuda Falcons have formally unveiled their roster of overseas players ahead of the upcoming 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL), constructing a competitive group that mixes globally recognized cricket stars with specialist bowling talent and promising young prospects from South Asia. The six confirmed international signings for the 2026 campaign are Moeen Ali, Kusal Perera, Milind Kumar, Tajinder Singh, Shadab Khan, and Sufiyan Muqeem.
The franchise structured its overseas recruitment strategy around player availability to ensure consistent strength across the full length of the tournament. Two of the biggest names in the group, England World Cup-winning all-rounder Moeen Ali and Sri Lankan explosive wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Perera, will be available for every match of the CPL and will join the squad from the opening day of preparation, providing a stable, high-impact presence at the top of the batting order for the entire campaign.
Milind Kumar, a USA international batter who forged a prolific career in Indian domestic cricket, and Canadian all-rounder Tajinder Singh, a standout in North American franchise competitions, will link up with the Falcons at the start of the season and be available for the opening three matches of the tournament. Completing the overseas cohort, Pakistan star Shadab Khan and young Pakistani left-arm wrist-spinner Sufiyan Muqeem will be available for seven matches, bringing elite spin bowling options to the side as the tournament progresses into its later stages.
Heading the list of signings is Moeen Ali, one of the most experienced and decorated white-ball all-rounders of his generation. A core member of England’s 2019 50-over World Cup and 2022 T20 World Cup championship squads, Moeen stepped back from full-time international duty in 2024 but remains one of the most in-demand players in franchise cricket across the globe. His ability to anchor the top order with the bat and deliver reliable spin overs makes him a versatile, high-value addition to the Falcons’ lineup.
Joining Moeen at the top of the order is Kusal Perera, a dynamic Sri Lankan left-handed wicketkeeper-batter who was part of the island nation’s 2014 ICC World Twenty20 title-winning team. Holding the record as the fastest Sri Lankan player to reach 1,000 career T20I runs, Perera is famous for his aggressive batting style and ability to dominate powerplay overs. His combination of explosive hitting and sharp glovework adds both depth and firepower to the Falcons’ batting unit.
Milind Kumar, who represents the USA men’s national team after years of dominant performances in Indian domestic cricket, topped the Ranji Trophy run-scoring charts in the 2018-19 season. His years of experience across global franchise circuits and at the international level with USA make him a dependable top-order option for the opening stretch of the CPL campaign.
Tajinder Singh, a right-handed batter and off-spin all-rounder who represents Canada internationally, has built a strong reputation for consistent performances in North American franchise cricket, including multiple standout outings in Major League Cricket. He is set to make an immediate impact for the Falcons during his opening stint with the side.
Shadab Khan, Pakistan’s T20I vice-captain, ranks among the top white-ball all-rounders in world cricket today. Renowned for his classical leg-spin control and powerful lower-order hitting, he has led Islamabad United to Pakistan Super League (PSL) titles as captain. His big-match temperament, years of top-level experience, and all-round skill set strengthen both the Falcons’ spin attack and their late-innings finishing capabilities.
Rounding out the group is 2026 PSL Player of the Tournament Sufiyan Muqeem, one of the most exciting young spin prospects in the global game. The left-arm wrist-spinner finished as the leading wicket-taker in this year’s PSL playing for Peshawar Zalmi, and already holds international experience representing Pakistan in both T20I and ODI cricket. his proven wicket-taking ability in the middle overs gives the Falcons a genuine match-winning weapon to turn matches in their favor.
When combined with the Falcons’ core group of West Indian players led by Fabian Allen and Evin Lewis, the new cohort of overseas signings creates a balanced squad that blends veteran championship experience with raw young emerging talent, as the franchise builds toward a competitive run in the 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League.