A key player for the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Sherfane Rutherford, has withdrawn from the 2024 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) due to personal reasons. His sudden departure is a significant loss to the Patriots, who are already struggling in the tournament.
Rutherford participated in four matches this season, scoring 35 runs with a top score of 34 against the Guyana Amazon Warriors. His strike rate of 194.44 reflects his aggressive style, but unfortunately, his contributions were not enough to help turn the position of his team.
The Patriots are currently at the bottom of the CPL points table, with only 1 win from 6 matches. This has been a tough season for them, and Rutherford’s absence, along with Fakhar Zaman’s earlier return to Pakistan, adds further challenges as they aim to regroup and perform better in the remaining games.
The reasons behind Rutherford’s withdrawal have not been publicly explained but the team resources and media person’s indicate that it is due to his personal reasons, but the Patriots are expected to name a replacement soon.
The team’s next match is against the Saint Lucia Kings, and they will need to overcome the setbacks to remain competitive in the tournament. Fans and teammates are disappointed by Rutherford’s exit, especially given his potential to deliver explosive performances.
As the Patriots move forward, they will need to find new strategies and depend on their remaining players to win their next games in season and keep their position open in the tournament.
