The Lahore Qalandars squad 2023 has been finalized and is gearing up for an exciting Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 8, with the highly anticipated draft having taken place recently in Karachi. Led by captain Shaheen Shah Aridi, the Qalandars squad has been strengthened with the addition of quality players like Harry Brook, Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, and Liam Dawson.
Lahore Qalandars Squad for PSL 8
In addition to these newcomers, the Qalandars (HBL PSL defending Champion) have also retained Rashid Khan and added the talented Zimbabwean all-rounder Sikandar Raza to their roster. The LQ team has a balanced mix of platinum, diamond, gold, silver category players, as well as emerging and supplementary picks, which positions them for success in the upcoming PSL season
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Meet the Players
| Shaheen Shah (Platinum) | Fakhar Zaman (Platinum) | Rashid Khan (Platinum) |
| Sikandar Raza (Gold) | Liam Dawson (Gold) | Abdullah Shafique (Gold ) |
| Kamran Ghulam (Silver) | Harry Brook (Silver) | Shawaiz Irfan (Emerging) |
| Hussain Talat (Diamond) | Haris Rauf (Diamond) | David Wiese (Diamond) |
| Tahir Baig (Silver) | Dibar Hussain (Silver) | Ahmad Daniyal (Silver) |
| Zaman Khan (Emerging) | Jordan Cox (Supplementary) | Jalat Khan (Supplementary) |
Lahore Qalandars Squad: Detailed Overview
1. Shaheen Afridi
Platinum category fast bowler for the Qalandars in the 2023 Pakistan Super League season. The young Pakistani talent is known for his pace and accuracy on the pitch.
2. Fakhar Zaman
Platinum category batsman for the Lahore Qalandars squad in the 2023 PSL 8 season. The left-handed opener is a consistent performer for the team and a key member of the Qalandars’ batting lineup.
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3. Rashid Khan
The Afghanistan spinner is a platinum-category player for the Qalandars in the upcoming 2023 PSL season. Known for his impressive bowling skills and calm demeanor, Rashid is a valuable asset to the Qalandars’ spin attack.
4. Sikandar Raza
A gold-category all-rounder is a new addition to the Lahore Qalandars squad for the PSL 8 season. The Zimbabwean player is known for his aggressive batting and useful off-spin bowling.
5. Liam Dawson
A gold category all-rounder joins the Lahore Qalandars squad for the 2023 PSL season. The English player is a left-handed batsman and a right-arm off-spinner and brings a wealth of experience to the team.
6. Abdullah Shafique
A gold-category batsman for the HBL PSL defending champions in the 2023 Pakistan Super League season. The young Pakistani player is known for his elegant strokeplay and has shown promise as a future star for the national team.
7. Kamran Ghulam
A silver category batsman for the LQ squad in the upcoming PSL 8 season. The Pakistani player is a hard-hitting middle-order batsman and a useful off-spinner.
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8. Harry Brook
A silver category batsman for the Lahore Qalandars squad in the 2023 PSL season. The young English player is a promising talent and will be looking to make an impact in his first season with the team.
9. Shwaiz Irfan
An emerging category fast bowler for the Qalandars squad in the upcoming PSL 8 season. The Pakistani player is known for his pace and accuracy and will be looking to make a mark in his debut season.
10. Hussain Talat
A diamond category all-rounder for the LQ in the 2023 PSL season. The Pakistani player is a useful left-handed batsman and a useful off-spinner and has proven to be a valuable asset for the team in previous seasons.
11. Haris Rauf
A diamond category fast bowler for the HBL PSL defending champions in the upcoming PSL 8 season. The Pakistani player is known for his pace and swing and has impressed in his debut season
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12. David Wiese
A diamond category all-rounder for the 2023 Pakistan Super League season. The South African player is a useful middle-order batsman and a useful right-arm medium-fast bowler.
13. Tahir Baig
A silver category wicketkeeper for the squad in the upcoming PSL 8 season. The Pakistani player is known for his safe hands and his ability to score runs lower down the order.
14. Dilbar Hussain
A silver-category fast bowler for the Lahore Qalandars squad in the 2023 PSL season. The Pakistani player is known for his pace and swing and will be looking to make an impact in his first season with the team.
15. Ahmad Daniyal
A silver category fast bowler for the Lahore Qalandars in the upcoming PSL 8 season. The Pakistani player is known for his pace and swing and will be looking to make his mark in his debut season.
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16. Zaman Khan
An emerging category fast bowler for the Lahore Qalandars squad 2023 in the upcoming PSL 8 season. The Pakistani player is known for his pace and swing and will be looking to make a name for himself in his debut season.
17. Jordan Cox
A supplementary category wicketkeeper for the Lahore Qalandars in the 2023 PSL season. The young English player is known for his safe gloves and his ability to score runs lower down the order.
18. Jalat Khan
A supplementary category all-rounder for the Lahore Qalandars squad 2023 in the upcoming PSL 8 season. In his debut season, the Pakistani player plans to make an impact as a useful right-handed batsman and a right-arm off-spinner.
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Looking Ahead to the PSL Season 8
As fans eagerly await the start of the season, the Qalandars will be looking to build on their strong performances in previous years and make a run at the championship. With a talented Lahore Qalandars squad in 2023 and a determined leader in Shaheen Shah Aridi, the Qalandars are sure to be a formidable force on the pitch. Don’t miss the excitement of the PSL season 8 – follow the Qalandars and catch all the action live!