Wikipedia - Barbados Royals
The Barbados Royals (previously known as the Barbados Tridents) are the representative franchise cricket team of Barbados in the Caribbean Premier League. They are one of the six teams specifically created in 2013 for the inaugural season of the tournament. Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg had an equity interest in the team since 2013 after he was introduced to the game by his friend Ajmal Khan, the club's chairman and CPL architect.
In 2014 CPL they qualified for the champions league. They were out of the tournament in the group stage managing to win only one of their four matches. On 30 July 2021, it was announced that the team name would be changed from the Barbados Tridents to the Barbados Royals.
Barbados Royals as part of the Royals Sports Group, are two-time Caribbean Premier League champions, lifting the trophy in 2014 and 2019. In 2022, Barbados Royals continue its journey in CPL and managed to closed some sponsorship deals like MCW Sports.
The Barbados Royals have a strong squad of talented players from around the world, including West Indies internationals Jason Holder, Shai Hope, and Kyle Mayers. The team also has a number of experienced overseas players, including New Zealand's Glenn Phillips, Australia's Chris Morris, and Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi.
The team plays its home matches at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, which has a capacity of 28,000 spectators. The Barbados Royals have a strong fan base and are known for their aggressive and entertaining style of play.
The team has had a mixed start to their CPL campaign, finishing in fifth place in the 2020 season. However, with a strong squad and experienced coaching staff, the Barbados Royals are expected to be a competitive force in the upcoming seasons of the CPL.