PSL 2025: Lahore Qalandars Squad, Schedule, Predicted Playing 11, Coaching Staff, Injury, Replacements

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PSL 2025: Lahore Qalandars, one of the most flamboyant franchises in the Pakistan Super League, are bracing for a pivotal PSL 2025 campaign after enduring a nightmare run last season.

The two-time champions, led by star pacer Shaheen Afridi, finished bottom of the table in 2024 with just one win in nine games. But with a refreshed squad and key players back from injury, they’re aiming for a strong comeback in the 10th edition of the league.

The Qalandars retained the core of their squad, headlined by Shaheen, Haris Rauf, and Fakhar Zaman, while also making calculated draft additions. Newcomers like New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell, Sri Lankan southpaw Kusal Perera, and England’s experienced Sam Billings inject fresh energy and balance across departments. Spin, their weakest suit last season, sees new face Rishad Hossain added, though depth remains a concern.

Lahore Qalandars Full Squad:

Fakhar Zaman, Daryl Mitchell, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abdullah Shafique, Kushal Perera, Sahibzada Farhan, Zaman Khan, Mirza Tahir Baig, Kamran Ghulam, Jahandad Khan, Ahsan Hafeez Bhatti, Muhammad Imran Jnr, Salman Fayyaz, Rashad Hossain, Asif Ali, Asif Afridi, Mohamad Akhlaq, Syed Faridoun Mahmood, Tayyab Abbas, Mohamad Qamar, Mohammad Azab, Tom Curran (Supplementary), Salman Ali Mirza (Supplementary), Mohammad Nadeem (Supplementary).

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Predicted Playing XI

With most frontline players available and form permitting, this could be the best XI Lahore Qalandars field early in the season:

• Fakhar Zaman
• Abdullah Shafique
• Daryl Mitchell
• Sam Billings (wk)
• Asif Ali
• David Wiese
• Shaheen Afridi (c)
• Jahandad Khan
• Haris Rauf
• Rishad Hossain
• Zaman Khan

Lahore Qalandars head into PSL 2025 with several notable strengths. Their pace attack, featuring Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Zaman Khan, is among the most lethal in the tournament. The batting line-up also looks formidable, with explosive options at both the top and middle order. Additionally, their overseas recruits bring vast experience and have the ability to single-handedly turn games in Qalandars' favour.

However, there are concerns too. The squad lacks a dependable spin-bowling option, which could be a vulnerability on slower tracks. Moreover, key players like Fakhar Zaman and Shaheen Afridi are returning from recent injuries, raising questions about their full match fitness.

Injury Watch

Fakhar Zaman is returning from a knee injury that kept him out of the Champions Trophy. Though cleared by PCB medical staff, his match fitness and rhythm remain under scrutiny. Lahore will hope their explosive opener rediscovers form quickly.

Lahore Qalandars Schedule - PSL 2025

Coaching Staff

• Head Coach: Russell Domingo
• Bowling Coach: Waqas Ahmed
• Batting Consultant: Neil McKenzie
• Assistant Coach: Mudassar Nazar
• Fielding Coach: Shahid Aslam

Lahore Qalandars walk into PSL 2025 not just to participate but to reclaim lost glory. With a squad brimming with match-winners, their success will depend on leadership stability and maintaining fitness across the season.