The Antigua and Barbuda Cricket Association (ABCA) has declined a request for support from the Antigua and Barbuda Cricket Club Alliance ahead of this year's T20 Premier League, throwing the tournament's viability into question. According to Antigua Observer, the ABCA cited insufficient notice from the organisers as the reason for its refusal.
In a letter dated May 28th, 2026, the ABCA informed the Alliance that the late submission of its request left the association unable to accommodate the appeal. The tournament was slated to bowl off on June 6th, leaving organisers with little time to resolve the impasse.
The development has cast serious doubt over whether the Antigua and Barbuda T20 Premier League will proceed as planned, as reported by Antigua Observer. The Alliance had sought the backing of the ABCA in the lead-up to the competition, the details of which have not been fully disclosed.
The dispute between the two cricket bodies highlights ongoing coordination challenges within the sport's local administration, with the tight timeline between the denial and the scheduled tournament start date leaving organisers in a difficult position.
