Islamabad, Sep 10: The Lions will be led Pakistan’s best fast bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi, in the next Champions One-Day Cup at Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad.
With great anticipation, Afridi, who led Lahore Qalandars to two PSL championships in the past, assumes this new leadership position. He wants his side to thrive under the guidance of former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis.
voiced his excitement for the competition and stressed how important this chance was. “It’s an exciting challenge to lead the Lions in an event this competitive.” We have a young, talented team, and I’m excited to lead the group forward by contributing with the bat and the ball,” Afridi stated.
Afridi, who is only 24 years old, looks back on his journey from his 2018 domestic One-Day Cup debut in Faisalabad, where he initially gained notoriety as a youthful wonder.
He feels a great sense of duty to guide the upcoming players when he returns to the same location as an experienced worldwide star.
In order to guarantee a successful tournament opening, he emphasized the significance of thorough preparation, demonstrating his resolve to leave a lasting impression.
Lahore Squad:
| Shaheen Shah Afridi (c) | Abdullah Shafique | Aamir Jamal | Aamer Yamin | Faisal Akram |
| Hassan Nawaz | Hunain Shah | Imam Ul Haq | Imran Butt | Khushdil Shah |
| Mohammad Asghar | Muhammad Irfan Khan | Mohammad Taha | Omair Bin Yousuf | Rohail Nazir |
| Shahab Khan | Sharoon Siraj | Sirajuddin | Waqar Hussain |
