Lahore Qalandars have reaffirmed their status as one of the HBL Pakistan Super League’s most exciting teams by assembling a stellar squad at the HBL PSL 10 Draft. With bold selections, strategic retentions, and a focus on regaining their winning momentum, the two-time champions are gearing up to clinch their third title in style.
Leading the charge in the draft, the Qalandars made a marquee Platinum pick by bringing in Daryl Mitchell, New Zealand’s celebrated all-rounder. Mitchell’s ability to deliver with both bat and ball, coupled with his experience in pressure situations, adds immense depth to the Qalandars’ lineup.
In the Diamond category, Lahore Qalandars strengthened their top-order firepower with the inclusion of Kusal Perera. The explosive Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter is renowned for his aggressive stroke play, making him a valuable addition to the Qalandars’ attacking style of cricket.
Asif Afridi, Asif Ali, Rishad Hosain, Muhammad Akhlaq were picked in Silver category, while Momin Qamar and Muhammad Azab were picked as Emerging players.
In the Supplementary round, Sam Billings was picked using the RTM card, which was activated against Islamabad United. In the same round, United then picked Rassie van der Dussen, who appeared for Qalandars last season. Billings serves as the third wicketkeeping option available for Qalandars.
Tom Curran, Salman Mirza and Mohammad Naeem are the other Supplementary picks. The squad will once again be led by the inspirational Shaheen Shah Afridi, whose leadership and on-field heroics were instrumental in Lahore’s historic triumph last season.
Team Director Sameen Rana expressed his confidence in the team:
“We’ve built a squad that combines experience, skill, and passion. With Daryl Mitchell and Kusal Perera joining our already strong core, we’re confident this team will perform at the highest level. Under Shaheen’s leadership, we’re ready to give our fans another season to remember.”
Full squad:
Shaheen Shah Afridi, Fakhar Zaman, Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand) (all Platinum), Haris Rauf (Brand Ambassador), Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe), Kusal Perera (Sri Lanka) (all Diamond), Abdullah Shafique, Jahandad Khan, Zaman Khan (all Gold), Asif Afridi, Asif Ali, David Wiese (Namibia), Rishad Hosain (Bangladesh), Muhammad Akhlaq (all Silver), Momin Qamar and Muhammad Azab (both Emerging), Tom Curran (England), Sam Billings (England), Salman Mirza, Mohammad Naeem (all Supplementary)
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