Lahore Qalandars received a significant boost ahead of their upcoming clash against Quetta Gladiators in the ninth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
The defending champions have strengthened their roster with the inclusion of Sikandar Raza from Zimbabwe and Carlos Brathwaite from the West Indies.
Both players have already joined the squad in Lahore and are eligible for selection in today’s match at the Gaddafi Stadium.
“Sikandar, known for his all-round skills and dynamic presence on the field, joins Lahore Qalandars with a wealth of experience. His ability to contribute with both bat and ball adds a valuable dimension to the team’s strategy. He is part of Qalandars’ core and was retained in their roster but missed the opening game due to prior commitments in ILT20, which concluded on February 17 in Dubai,” the Qalandars stated in a press release.
“Carlos Brathwaite, a T20 specialist and a renowned power-hitter, brings his explosive batting prowess and strategic bowling to the Lahore Qalandars lineup. He has been called up to strengthen the Qalandars’ bench. Bth players are set to be available for the entire tournament, starting today, adding depth and international flair to Lahore Qalandars’ quest for glory. “The team’s management expresses confidence in the newly acquired talent and believes their addition will play a pivotal role in the squad’s success. The team’s management expresses confidence in the newly acquired talent and believes their addition will play a pivotal role in the squad’s success.” the press release further added.
After suffering a defeat in their opening match against Islamabad United, Lahore will be eager to bounce back with their reinforced squad against Quetta Gladiators.
