Lahore Qalandars will 'defend PSL title under Shaheen's leadership'.

LAHORE -- Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Lahore Qalandars is hopeful of retaining the title under star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi's leadership in the eighth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) - scheduled to begin on February 13, 2023.

Lahore Qalandars Chief Operating Officer (COO) Sameen Rana, while speaking to Geo News, said that their captain is completely fit to play in PSL 8.

Shaheen is bowling for the national team these days and is in rhythm.

The pacer suffered a knee injury that during the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. He returned to the field during the T20 World Cup but sustained another injury during the final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The pacer has not played since then.

The COO said that Lahore Qalandars is not under pressure as the team is a champion and because it has seen bad times in the past as well.

"We are the champions and we will try to defend the title. We want to become the first team to defend the PSL title," he added.

Talking about the squad, Rana said that he is satisfied with the combination of the team. He said that he has tried to make the best team by keeping a balance in it. "Bowling is our strength and the batters are world-class.

Right-handed English batsman Samit Patel has been replaced by Liam Dawson while Mohammad Hafeez has been replaced by Sikandar Raza, he added.

Speaking about the newly-appointed Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) Chairman Najam Sethi, Rana said that the PSL...

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