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The Lahore Qalandars have a strong and talented squad for the upcoming PSL season 2023. The team is led by Shaheen Afridi.
The team’s batting line-up is filled with some of the most talented and experienced players in Pakistan. The likes of Fakhar Zaman and Abdullah Shafiq are sure to provide a solid foundation for the team’s innings. Fakhar Zaman is one of the most exciting openers in the world, known for his aggressive and powerful batting style.
The team’s bowling attack is also very strong, with the likes of Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Rashid Khan leading the charge. Shaheen Afridi is a young and talented fast bowler who has already made a name for himself on the international stage. Haris Rauf is a fast bowler who has impressed in recent T20 tournaments.
The Lahore Qalandars also have a number of all-rounders in their squad. The likes of David Wiese can contribute with both bat and ball. David Wiese is a South African all-rounder who can hit some big shots and bowl some tight spells.
Here are Lahore Qalandars Squad, Captain, and Team Details for the upcoming PSL Season 8 (PSL 2023). The Lahore Qalandars Team is the Most Loved and most Famous Team in the Pakistan Super League.
Lahore Qalandars Team Info
The Lahore Qalandars is a professional cricket team based in Lahore, Pakistan. The team was established in 2015 and competes in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), a professional Twenty20 cricket league in Pakistan. The team is owned by Qatar Lubricants Company Limited and its home ground is the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
The team has been performing well in the league and has won the PSL 2022 title. The Lahore Qalandars will be looking to make the most of their talented squad and make a strong push for the title in the upcoming season.
| Team Name: | Lahore Qalandars |
| Team Founded: | 2015 |
| City: | Lahore Punjab |
| Country: | Pakistan |
| Team Kit Color: | Green |
| Captain: | Shaheen Shah Afridi |
| Head Coach: | Aqib Javed |
| Home Ground: | Gadaffi Stadium |
| Champions Years: | 2022 |
| Official website: | https://lahoreqalandars.com/ |
Lahore Qalandars Player List 2023
This is the Latest Squad of Lahore Qalandars 2023 with all players.
Captain
Shaheen Afridi is the captain of Lahore Qalandars.
LQ Official Kit/Jersey/Shirt 2023
The colors of the Qalandar’s first season kit were red and black. A redesigned kit consisting of Black and Green was released for the second season. Since the third season, the color of the Lahore Qalandars kit is only green. At the bottom left of the shirt, a Sufi is performing the famous Sufi whirling.
However, there are two Lahore Qalandars Kits for PSL 2023, one is green as always with few improvements and the second is totally a new Kit with red and black color. Fans are in love with the LQ Kit 2023. In ‘away matches,’ the red-colored kit will be used while the green-colored kit will be worn in home matches.
Lahore Qalandars Staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| COO & Manager | Sameen Rana |
| CEO | Atif Rana |
| Director of Cricket Operations & Head Coach | Aaqib Javed |
| Batting coach | Mansoor Rana |
| Power-hitting coach | Ben Dunk |
| Bowling Coach | Waqas Ahmed |
| Fielding Coach | Shehzad Butt |
| Trainer | Moeen Nadeem |
| Physio | Brett Harrop |
| Masseur | Malang Ali |
Lahore Qalandars Owner
Fawad Rana (Chairman – Owner), along with his brothers Atif Rana (CEO) and Sameen Rana (COO – Team Manager), is a part of the leadership team of the Lahore Qalandars.
In 2015, Qatar Lubricants company QALCO (Fawad Rana’s company) bought Lahore Qalandars for ten years for $25.1 Million, making it the second most expensive team of PSL.
Lahore Qalandars COO – Manager
Sameen Rana (brother of Fawad Rana) is Pakistan’s dynamic and result-oriented charted accountant. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance, which he received in 1994 from the University of Punjab. He was a CPA (Canada) with 15 years of experience in the Oil industry. He was appointed COO of Lahore Qalandars in June 2016, when his brother’s company QALCO purchased the franchise. He is currently offering his services to Lahore Qalandars as their Team Manager.
Lahore Qalandars CEO
Atif Rana, an MBA graduate and highly experienced in oil and energy, is an established businessman like his elder brother Fawad Rana. He has a younger brother appointed as the Chief Operation Officer (COO) of Lahore qalandars since 2015. His older brother decided to give him the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lahore Qalandars, which allowed Rana Brothers to stand the multi-millionaire franchise.
LQ Sponsors & Partners
| Main Sponsor: | B4U Group of Companies |
| Footwear Partner: | Starlet |
| Media Partner: | Geo News Urdu |
| Banking Partner: | The Bank of Punjab |
| Apparel Partner: | Uniworth Shop |
| Exclusive Digital Media Partner: | Daily Pakistan |
| Outdoor Media Partner: | Core Media Pakistan |
| Exclusive Radio Partner: | FM 100 Pakistan |
| Esports Partner: | PUBG Mobile |
| Airline Partner: | AirSial |
| Hygiene partners: | It’s All About ME, Medicam |
| Education Partner: | The Orchid School |
| Fragrance Partner: | ME Body Spray |
| Silver Sponsor: | Romaisa Beauty Bar |
FAQs
Who owns Lahore Qalandars 2023?
Rana brothers own the franchise. You must have seen how the owner is always enthusiastic and loves to see the matches
Who is Sameen Rana?
She is the COO of the franchise.
Who is the coach of Lahore Qalandars?
Aqib Javed has been Lahore Qalandars’s coach since this tournament’s inception. He also started a talent hunt for the team to find raw talent from the streets.
Has Lahore ever won PSL?
Yes, they have won the PSL. LQ won the title by defeating Karachi Kings in the finals.
Is Atif Rana the brother of Fawad Rana?
Fawad Rana can be considered the owner of the franchise. Atif Rana, his brother, is the CEO of the franchise Lahore Qalandars.
How many times have Lahore Qalandars won the PSL?
Lahore Qalandars have only managed to win the tournament once.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Lahore Qalandars have a very strong and talented squad for the upcoming PSL season. With a mix of experienced and young players, the team is well-equipped to take on the best teams in the league and fight for the title. With a solid captain in Sohail Akhtar, a strong batting line-up, and a potent bowling attack, the Lahore Qalandars are a team to watch out for in the upcoming PSL season.