Lahore Qalandars captain Shaheen Shah Afridi has expressed confidence in the recent additions to his squad, particularly Daryl Mitchell and Kusal Perera, as the team prepares for the 10th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL).
In a recent interview, Shaheen discussed the team's strategy and his expectations for the upcoming season.
The left-arm pacer highlighted the significant contribution of the foreign players in the squad, praising their consistent performances for their respective national teams.
"I have high hopes for all the players in the Lahore Qalandars squad, including the emerging players. All the foreign players have performed well for their countries," said Shaheen.
Shaheen specifically singled out Mitchell, whose arrival, he believes, will address a crucial gap in the middle-order batting. “With the arrival of Daryl Mitchell, the gap in our middle-order batting will be filled. Mitchell has already showcased his excellence in Pakistan, and we believe he will add significant strength to our batting lineup,” he added.
The 25-year-old also pointed to Kusal Perera’s potential impact on the team, stating, "Kusal Perera will prove to be an impact player for us."
The highly anticipated 10th edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League is set to begin on Friday, April 11, with defending champions Islamabad United taking on Lahore Qalandars, the two-time winners, at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
The six-team tournament will feature 34 matches from April 11 to May 18, with Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium hosting 13 matches, including two Eliminators and the grand final.
Additionally, an exhibition match is scheduled for April 8 in Peshawar, with participating teams to be announced soon. Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host 11 matches, including the first Qualifier on May 13.
Karachi’s National Bank Stadium and Multan Cricket Stadium will each hold five matches, while three double-headers are also planned.
Lahore Qalandars' squad for PSL 10 includes Shaheen Shah Afridi, Fakhar Zaman, Daryl Mitchell, Haris Rauf, Sikandar Raza, Kusal Perera, and others.
The team is set to kick off their campaign against Islamabad United on April 11 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Lahore Qalandars HBL PSL X Schedule:
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11 April – Islamabad United v Lahore Qalandars, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
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13 April – Quetta Gladiators v Lahore Qalandars, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
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15 April – Karachi Kings v Lahore Qalandars, National Bank Stadium, Karachi
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22 April – Multan Sultans v Lahore Qalandars, Multan Cricket Stadium
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24 April – Lahore Qalandars v Peshawar Zalmi, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
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26 April – Lahore Qalandars v Multan Sultans, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
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30 April – Lahore Qalandars v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
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1 May – Lahore Qalandars v Quetta Gladiators, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
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4 May – Lahore Qalandars v Karachi Kings, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
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9 May – Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
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