Barbados Tridents secure major boost with five overseas signings

South African top order batsman Quinton de Kock is among five overseas players confirmed by the Barbados Tridents for their 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) campaign.

Also joining the Tridents are de Kock’s compatriot George Linde, Australians Chris Green and Daniel Sams, and Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb ur Rahman. 

The prolific South Africa wicketkeeper-batter remains one of the most destructive openers in white-ball cricket, while Green returns to the Tridents with valuable CPL experience and a reputation as one of the competition’s most reliable off-spinners.

Mujeeb ur Rahman adds further quality to the squad as one of the most challenging bowlers, renowned for his mystery variations and economy at every stage of an innings. The Afghan all-rounder also adds handy lower-order hitting to the squad’s depth. He was also part of the Barbados squad which reached the 2022 CPL final.

George Linde rounds out the spin-bowling all-rounder cohort, offering left-arm variety alongside genuine batting ability lower down the order. The South African’s all-round skill set gives the Tridents management further flexibility in squad selection.

Daniel Sams is also back with the Tridents and completes the overseas group, bringing left-arm pace and power-hitting versatility from the death overs with ball in hand to finishing touches with the bat. 

The Australian’s ability to contribute in both disciplines makes him a valuable middle-overs and finishing option.

Combined with a core West Indian contingent led by Gudakesh Motie, Brandon King and Sherfane Rutherford, the Tridents’ overseas quintet gives the franchise a balanced group across batting, spin, and pace as they look to reclaim past glories under their restored Tridents banner.

Kensington Oval will host the CPL final on September 20.

(PR/KH)