Lahore Qalandars name squad for inaugural 2024 Global Super League

Lahore Qalandars have announced their squad for the inaugural ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL), showcasing a powerful blend of international stars, seasoned local talent, and emerging players from their renowned Player Development Program.

The team’s core features Pakistan’s all-rounder Faheem Ashraf, wicket-keeper batter Muhammad Akhlaq, explosive opener Mirza Tahir Baig, and leg-spinner Arif Yaqoob. These players form the backbone of the squad for the tournament, set to take place in Guyana from November 27 to December 7, 2024.

The overseas lineup adds star power with South Africa’s left-arm wrist-spinner Tabraiz Shamsi, West Indies’ dynamic all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite, and a trio of English talents: Tom Abell, Luke Wells, and Adam Rossington. Canadian pacer Kaleem Sana rounds off the international contingent, adding further depth to the bowling unit.

True to their mission of promoting Pakistani talent globally, the two-time PSL champions have included four graduates from their Player Development Program: fast bowlers Salman Mirza and Tayyab Abbas, top-order batter Mirza Tahir Baig, and promising all-rounder Muhammad Faizan.

Team owner Sameen Rana expressed his enthusiasm, stating: "The Lahore Qalandars are thrilled to participate in the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League, and the announcement of our full squad marks another significant milestone in our GSL journey.

"We are excited about the opportunity to play cricket in the Caribbean and are determined to deliver performances that our fans around the world can be proud of. It’s especially gratifying to see so many graduates from our Player Development Program earning another chance to shine on the international stage.”

With preparations underway, the squad is set to depart for Guyana soon, aiming to make an impact in the much-anticipated tournament.

The two-time PSL champions, Lahore Qalandars, are set to face the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the opening match of the tournament on Wednesday, November 27.

Lahore Qalandars Squad for GSL 2024

Adam Rossington, Arif Yaqoob, Asif Afridi, Carlos Brathwaite, Faheem Ashraf, Kaleem Sana-ur-Rehman, Luke Wells, Mirza Tahir Baig, Muhammad Akhlaq, Muhammad Faizan, Muhammad Salman Mirza, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tayyab Abbas, Tom Abell

Management Team

Darren Gough – Head Coach, Amjad Ali – Batting Coach, Kashif Raza – Bowling Coach, Farooq Anwar – Manager, Sameen Naeem Rana – Team Director, Wasif Khalid – Performance Manager, Simon – Masseur

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