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Zim Afro T10: Lahore Qalandars acquire franchise in Zimbabwean league

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2 years ago

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Having secured consecutive titles in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in 2022 and 2023, Lahore Qalandars have extended their franchise cricket involvement by acquiring a team in the upcoming Zim Afro T10 league.

The recently-established Durban Qalandars will partake in the league’s inaugural season.

The Qalandars’ management team is highly enthusiastic about this new venture and aims to replicate their PSL triumphs in Zimbabwe’s maiden league. Zim Afro T10 is affiliated with the Abu Dhabi T10 league and is supported by T Ten Global Sports.

The inaugural tournament is slated to take place from July 20 to 29, with the players’ draft taking place on July 2.

Lahore Qalandars, the two-time consecutive champions of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in 2022 and 2023, have expanded their presence in franchise cricket by acquiring a team in the upcoming Zim Afro T10 league.

The newly-formed Durban Qalandars will participate in the league’s inaugural edition. The management of Qalandars is enthusiastic about this new venture and aims to replicate their success from the PSL in Zimbabwe’s first-ever league.

Zim Afro T10 is affiliated with the Abu Dhabi T10 league and is supported by T Ten Global Sports. The first edition of the tournament is scheduled to take place from July 20 to 29, with the players’ draft set to be held on July 2.

Earlier, Qalandars joined hands with Toronto Nationals ahead of the Global T20 (GT20) in Canada. The reigning PSL champions will outsource their coaching staff, led by Aaqib Javed.

Along with Aqib, full-time bowling coach Waqas Ahmed, fielding coach Shahzad Butt, and performance analyst Nabeel Edger Pace will also be part of the Canadian franchise.

“We are thrilled to be a part of the GT20 here in Canada and assisting Toronto Nationals with setting up the roster and providing them our full coaching staff in the upcoming season,” Lahore Qalandars’ Chief Operating Officer Sameen Rana said.

“In our responsibility, we will help the franchise to achieve their winning ambitions in the league. The deal is a first of a kind and it is initially for a season and we will see how it goes.”

“For us, it could also serve as a talent scouting on some unseen players from associates countries. Who knows we could find another Tim David out of another associate country who outshines and become a part of a bigger cricket ecosystem,” he added.

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The tri-series between PCB and SA and NZ is moved from Multan to Karachi, Lahore.

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The forthcoming tri-series between South Africa, New Zealand, and Pakistan will now take place in Multan, according to the announcement made by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The tri-series, which was originally planned to take place in Multan, will instead be hosted in Karachi and Lahore as the PCB gives priority to getting ready for the Champions Trophy.

The National Stadium in Karachi and Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will host games in the series, which is scheduled to begin in the second week of February.

The decision was made in view of the Champions Trophy preparations that are now taking place at these locations.

The PCB claims that this change shows the board’s ability and dedication to modernising the stadiums to worldwide standards.

The Gaddafi Stadium’s capacity will be raised to 35,000, and the ongoing renovations at the National Stadium will be finished on time.

The PCB can better coordinate its Champions Trophy planning thanks to the tri-series shift, which also guarantees that the venues are prepared for the event.

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Champions Trophy: Younis Khan is named Afghanistan’s cricket team’s coach.

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Younis Khan, the former captain of the Pakistan cricket team, has been named the Afghanistan cricket team’s mentor for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, which will take place in Pakistan.

Younis Khan contributes a wealth of experience to the Afghan team. He is well-known for his successful batting career, which included over 10,000 Test runs, and his leadership in helping Pakistan win the 2009 T20 World Cup. In 2022, he was Afghanistan’s batting coach during a training camp in the United Arab Emirates.

Younis previously served with Afghanistan, although he has also handled a number of coaching posts, such as for the 2020 Pakistani tour of England, where the batting coach for the national team was appointed. During his tenure in the Pakistan Super League, Peshawar Zalmi served as a mentor. Bangla Tigers: Recently served as coach of the Abu Dhabi T10 League team.

The team’s performance in the crucial competition will be improved under Younis Khan’s guidance, according to the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB). It is anticipated that he will join the Afghan team just prior to the Champions Trophy starting.

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Saim Ayub, who is injured, is traveling to London for treatment.

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Young Pakistani cricketer Saim Ayub, who incurred an injury during the second Test against South Africa, has traveled to London for medical treatment.

Assistant coach Azhar Mahmood is accompanying Saim Ayub on the journey. England’s premier sports orthopedic doctors will perform Saim’s examination tomorrow.

“Saim Ayub is an invaluable asset to Pakistan cricket,” declared Mohsin Naqvi. He guaranteed that all requisite resources would be allocated for Saim’s treatment and recuperation.

The injury has raised concerns among cricket fans, but the management is committed to ensuring Saim Ayub receives the best possible care.