In a setback for the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Sherfane Rutherford has withdrawn from the continued league as a result of private causes. This announcement was made after their closing house sport of the season towards the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, and a alternative for Rutherford is but to be introduced.
Rutherford was absent from the franchise’s latest match towards the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, with the league disclosing that he has chosen to take a seat out the upcoming fixtures as a result of private causes. The 26-year-old has participated in solely 4 video games this season, accumulating 35 runs at a formidable strike fee of 194.44. His absence creates a notable void within the Patriot’s lineup compelling them to place Dominic Drakes on the quantity 7 batting spot towards the Falcons
The Guyanese was additionally a part of the West Indies squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and the house sequence towards South Africa. On this version of the Caribbean Premier League, he managed solely 35 runs throughout 4 innings, together with two geese. Moreover, Rutherford represented the Montreal Tigers within the GT20 Canada, the place his crew reached the finals, however he solely contributed 38 runs in six matches.
The St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots have but to announce a alternative for Rutherford. At present on the backside of the factors desk with only one win from six matches, the 2021 CPL champions face an uphill battle to safe a playoff spot. They’ve 4 remaining video games, with their subsequent match towards the St. Lucia Kings on September 12.