Sherfane Rutherford withdraws from CPL 2024 due to personal reasons
Sherfane Rutherford, a key player for the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots, has withdrawn from the ongoing Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024. The announcement was made through an official CPL release, which cited personal reasons for his unexpected departure. Rutherford's exit comes as a significant blow to the Patriots who are already struggling in this season's tournament. Here are further details.
Rutherford's performance and Patriots's challenges
Before his withdrawal, Rutherford participated in four matches for the Patriots this season. He scored a total of 35 runs with an average of 8.75 and a strike rate of 194.44, his highest score being 34 against Guyana Amazon Warriors. The Patriots are yet to announce a replacement for him, adding to their challenges as they also recently lost Fakhar Zaman who returned to Pakistan for the Champions One-Day Cup.
Patriots's recent loss and captain's response
The Patriots suffered a defeat at the hands of Antigua and Barbuda Falcons by two wickets at Warner Park on Sunday. Despite Mikyle Louis's impressive score of 63 and Wanindu Hasaranga's four-wicket haul for just 16 runs, the Falcons successfully chased down a target of 154 with two balls remaining. Following the match, Patriots's skipper Andre Fletcher expressed his disappointment and apologized to fans for not securing a win on home ground.
Patriots's current standing and upcoming match
The Patriots are currently at the bottom of the league table with just two points and a net run rate of -1.183, having won only one out of their six matches so far. Their next challenge is against Saint Lucia Kings on Thursday, September 12 at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia. This upcoming match will be crucial for the Patriots as they aim to improve their standing in CPL 2024.
