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Following is the final squad of Lahore Qalandars for PSL Season 11, Your thoughts on their chance of succeeding this season?
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Lahore Qalandars reclaim Key Stars after strategic auction battle
Lahore Qalandars have successfully concluded their squad formation for the upcoming season, overcoming regulatory constraints and making bold moves to reclaim their core match-winners.
Under the tournament rules, franchises were permitted to retain only one player in each category, Platinum, Diamond, Gold, and Silver/Emerging. This meant the Qalandars had to make difficult decisions. The franchise retained captain Shaheen Shah Afridi in the Platinum category, while being compelled to release Haris Rauf, who attracted 18 bids, and Fakhar Zaman, who drew an intense 26 bids during the process.
However, determined to maintain their championship core, Lahore Qalandars returned to the auction table with clarity and intent. After competitive bidding battles, the franchise successfully won back Haris Rauf for 7.6 crore and Fakhar Zaman for 7.95 crore, reaffirming their commitment to continuity, loyalty, and performance.
Alongside these key acquisitions, the Qalandars strengthened their squad with Usama Mir (3.5 crore), Ubaid Shah (2.7 crore), Mohammad Farooq (60 lacs), Dasun Shanaka (75 lacs), Parvez Hussain Emon (60 lacs), Asif Ali (60 lacs), Hussain Talat (77.5 lacs), Tayyab Tahir (60 lacs), and Gudakesh Motie (1.1 crore).
Earlier, the franchise retained Abdullah Shafique (2.2 crore), Sikandar Raza (2.8 crore), and Mohammad Naeem (70 lacs) within their respective categories, ensuring stability across departments. The squad was further enhanced through the direct signing of Bangladesh’s premier left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman for 6.44 crore.
The auction reflected not only strategy but conviction. By fighting hard to bring back their proven performers while adding depth and emerging talent, Lahore Qalandars have once again demonstrated their belief in building a balanced, competitive, and resilient unit.
With their core restored and reinforcements secured, the Qalandars move forward united and ready for the challenges ahead.
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Lahore Qalandars reclaim Key Stars after strategic auction battle
Lahore Qalandars have successfully concluded their squad formation for the upcoming season, overcoming regulatory constraints and making bold moves to reclaim their core match-winners.
Under the tournament rules, franchises were permitted to retain only one player in each category, Platinum, Diamond, Gold, and Silver/Emerging. This meant the Qalandars had to make difficult decisions. The franchise retained captain Shaheen Shah Afridi in the Platinum category, while being compelled to release Haris Rauf, who attracted 18 bids, and Fakhar Zaman, who drew an intense 26 bids during the process.
However, determined to maintain their championship core, Lahore Qalandars returned to the auction table with clarity and intent. After competitive bidding battles, the franchise successfully won back Haris Rauf for 7.6 crore and Fakhar Zaman for 7.95 crore, reaffirming their commitment to continuity, loyalty, and performance.
Alongside these key acquisitions, the Qalandars strengthened their squad with Usama Mir (3.5 crore), Ubaid Shah (2.7 crore), Mohammad Farooq (60 lacs), Dasun Shanaka (75 lacs), Parvez Hussain Emon (60 lacs), Asif Ali (60 lacs), Hussain Talat (77.5 lacs), Tayyab Tahir (60 lacs), and Gudakesh Motie (1.1 crore).
Earlier, the franchise retained Abdullah Shafique (2.2 crore), Sikandar Raza (2.8 crore), and Mohammad Naeem (70 lacs) within their respective categories, ensuring stability across departments. The squad was further enhanced through the direct signing of Bangladesh’s premier left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman for 6.44 crore.
The auction reflected not only strategy but conviction. By fighting hard to bring back their proven performers while adding depth and emerging talent, Lahore Qalandars have once again demonstrated their belief in building a balanced, competitive, and resilient unit.
With their core restored and reinforcements secured, the Qalandars move forward united and ready for the challenges ahead.
