Lahore Qalandars’ triumph against Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League final in Lahore yesterday created a rare occasion for the three Bangladeshis involved. Shakib Al Hasan, Rishad Hossain, and Mehedi Hasan Miraz, all playing for Lahore, celebrated their victory at the Gaddafi Stadium. Photos: Facebook
In a journey that defies belief, Raza---still wearing the fatigue of Test cricket ---touched down in Lahore a mere ten minutes before the toss.
Shakib, who was the only Bangladeshi among the trio of Mehedi Hasan Miraz and Rishad Hossain to make the playing XI, bowled just one over but delivered a tidy spell, conceding only four runs and claiming a crucial wicket of James Vince.
Rishad has made an immediate impact in his debut PSL season, bringing both energy and control to the Qalandars' bowling attack.
Bangladesh off-spinner Mehedi Hasan Miraz received a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the Bangladesh Cricket Board today to play for Lahore Qalandars in the ongoing Pakistan Super League.
After a six-month hiatus, the 37-year-old, playing for Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), registered a golden duck and went wicketless in a crucial clash against Peshawar Zalmi at Rawalpindi Stadium on Sunday.
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan returned to competitive cricket almost after eight months yesterday, as he was picked in the playing eleven by Lahore Qalandars in a Pakistan Super League (PSL) game against Peshawar Zalmi on Sunday.
The Qalandars announced his arrival with a Facebook post that read: "Wait is over! Shakib Al Hasan has touched down in Pakistan."
Shakib, who replaces the injured Daryl Mitchell, is set to join the squad on May 17 in Islamabad as the team enters the decisive stages of the tournament.
Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain made a memorable Pakistan Super League (PSL) debut, playing a pivotal role in Lahore Qalandars' commanding 79-run victory over Quetta Warriors at Rawalpindi Stadium on Sunday.
Pakistan Super League side Lahore Qalandars included Rishad Hossain in their playing eleven against Quetta Gladiators at the Rawalpindi Stadium on Sunday.
Despite a grand welcome to the squad, Lahore Qalandars left out Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain from their starting eleven against reigning champions Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League opener in Rawalpindi on Friday.
Fast bowler Haris Rauf has been ruled out of the remainder of the Pakistan Super League after dislocating his shoulder during two-time defending champion Lahore Qalandars’ two-wicket loss against Karachi Kings on Saturday.
