Lahore, Pakistan: As defending champions, Lahore Qalandars head into HBL PSL 11 looking to defend their crown. The 11th edition of the League opens on 26 March at Gaddafi Stadium, with the Qalandars facing one of the new entrants, Hyderabad Kingsmen at Gaddafi Stadium.
The team has already put in two training sessions at LCCA Ground, focusing on fielding drills and batting and bowling practise to fine-tune combinations ahead of the opener. Earlier, the local players had assembled in Capital Smart City Islamabad for a pre-tournament conditioning camp which helped the squad gel in ahead of the season.
Hussain Talat, who had been picked by LQ at the auction, suffered an injury during ODI series in Bangladesh and was consequently ruled out.
Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi is leading a local core that includes the likes of Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Abdullah Shafique, and Muhammad Naeem.
Lahore Qalandars’ overseas contingent for HBL PSL 11 features Bangladeshi duo Mustafizur Rahman and Parvez Hossain Emon, who have now joined the squad, alongside Dunith Wellalage (Sri Lanka), Rubin Hermann (South Africa), and Daniel Sams (Australia), adding depth and T20 firepower to the lineup. Sikandar Raza, retained ahead of the auction, is complemented by his Zimbabwe teammate Ryan Burl, who has been signed as the 20th player in the squad.
After lifting their third trophy in 2025, the Qalandars are banking on continuity and intensity to drive another title push. The expanded eight-team format means every game carries extra weight, and the players are treating the opener as a chance to lay down a marker.
With 10 league matches ahead across Lahore and Karachi, with the final set for 3 May in Lahore, Qalandars are aiming to carry momentum all the way. If the early preparation is any sign, they’re coming into HBL PSL 11 ready to impose their aggressive style and chase back-to-back championship once again.
The following members of the squad are available for selection; Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Fakhar Zaman, Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe), Haris Rauf, Abdullah Shafique, Muhammad Naeem, Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh), Usama Mir, Ubaid Shah, Haseebullah Khan, Mohammad Farooq, Parvez Hossain Emon (Bangladesh), Asif Ali, Tayyab Tahir, Maaz Khan, Daniel Sams (Australia), Dunith Wellalage (Sri Lanka), and Shahab Khan.
Rubin Hermann (South Africa) will arrive later tonight. Ryan Burls (Zimbabwe), who has been signed yesterday, is also yet to arrive.