Lahore Qalandars announce Global Super League squad

Lahore Qalandars have unveiled their squad for the inaugural ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL), featuring a balanced mix of international stars, seasoned local players, and promising emerging talent from the world-renowned Qalandars’ Player Development Program.

Pakistan all-rounder Faheem Ashraf, wicket-keeper batter Muhammad Akhlaq, Mirza Tahir Baig, and leg-spinner Arif Yaqoob form a strong Pakistani core for the tournament set to take place in Guyana from 26 November to 7 December 2024.

The overseas contingent is headlined by South Africa’s left-arm wrist-spinner Tabraiz Shamsi, West Indies’ all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite, and England’s Tom Abell, Luke Wells, and Adam Rossington. Canadian seamer Kaleem Sana adds further depth to the squad.

The two-time PSL champions have named four players from the Qalandars’ Player Development Program in line with their vision to promote Pakistani talent on the international stage. These include fast bowlers Salman Mirza and Tayyab Abbas, top-order batter Mirza Tahir Baig, and all-rounder Muhammad Faizan.

Sameen Rana, Team Owner Lahore Qalandars: “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.”

The squad will soon depart for Guyana to commence their preparations for the muchanticipated tournament.

Lahore Qalandars squad for ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League 2024:

1. Adam Rossington
2. Arif Yaqoob
3. Asif Afridi
4. Carlos Brathwaite
5. Faheem Ashraf
6. Kaleem Sana-ur-Rehman
7. Luke Wells
8. Mirza Tahir Baig
9. Muhammad Akhlaq
10. Muhammad Faizan
11. Muhammad Salman Mirza
12. Tabraiz Shamsi
13. Tayyab Abbas
14. Tom Abell