Shakib and Rajapaksa Team Up with Lahore Qalandars for the Rest of PSL 10
Lahore Qalandars beefed up their roster for the rest of the Pakistan Super League season 10 with the addition of Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and Sri Lankan slugger Bhanuka Rajapaksa.
Shakib, joining the team on May 17 in Islamabad, steps in for the injured New Zealand whiz Daryl Mitchell, who sustained a hand injury on May 4. With over 7,400 T20 runs and 492 wickets, Shakib brings a wealth of experience and all-around grit as Qalandars aim to clinch a spot in the knockout stage.
On the other hand, Rajapaksa replaces England's Tom Curran, who went back home due to an ankle injury. Known for his aggressive batting style and a T20 strike rate over 140, Rajapaksa promises to bolster the middle order with his power-hitting and adds depth to the squad with his wicket-keeping skills as well.
Other foreign players set to rejoin the team include Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza, who touched down last night. Keep an eye out for further updates as the squad continues its impressive comeback.
Foreign talent returning for late games in HBL-PSL-X:
- Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwean all-rounder)[4]
- Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh all-rounder)[3]
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa (Sri Lankan batter)[2]
These players have returned to Pakistan to bolster Lahore Qalandars for the upcoming crucial matches. Notably, Sikandar Raza will only be available for the final league match against Peshawar Zalmi before his test commitments in England, preventing him from participating in the playoffs if Qalandars qualify[1].
Shakib Al Hasan, with his substantial T20 runs and wickets, will undoubtedly instruments fire in the crucial matches ahead, as he aims to help Lahore Qalandars excel in sports. Bolstering their batting lineup, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, known for his aggressive batting style and high T20 strike rate, will add a spark of energy to the sports field.
