Lahore Qalandars, the two-time Pakistan Super League (PSL) champions, have acquired a franchise in the upcoming Zimbabwe T10 League. The franchise will be named Durban Qalandars and will be based in Durban, South Africa.

Lahore Qalandars acquire franchise in Zimbabwe's T10 league

The announcement was made by Qalandars CEO Atif Rana on Monday, June 19, 2023. Rana said that the team is excited to be a part of the Zim Afro T10 League and that they are looking forward to competing against some of the best T10 players in the world.

The Zim Afro T10 League is a new T10 cricket league that will be held in Zimbabwe in September 2023. The league will feature eight teams, each of which will play each other once in a round-robin format. The top four teams will then qualify for the semi-finals.

Qalandars are one of the most successful teams in the PSL, having won the title in 2022 and 2023. The team is captained by Pakistan international Shaheen Shah Afridi and features a number of star players, including Mohammad Hafeez, Haris Rauf, and David Miller.

Durban Qalandars will be the first overseas franchise in the Zim Afro T10 League. The team will be led by Pakistan international Sohail Tanvir and will feature a number of South African players, including David Miller, Imran Tahir, and Kagiso Rabada.

The Zim Afro T10 League is a great opportunity for Qalandars to showcase their talent to a wider audience. The team will be hoping to win the title and add to their growing list of achievements.

Here are some additional details about the Zim Afro T10 League:

  • The tournament will be played from September 1-10, 2023.
  • The matches will be played at two venues: Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo and Harare Sports Club in Harare.
  • The tournament will be broadcast live in Pakistan by Geo Super.
  • The prize money for the tournament is $200,000.

Qalandars' acquisition of a franchise in the Zim Afro T10 League is a significant move for the team. It shows that Qalandars are committed to growing their brand and expanding their reach. The team will be hoping to use the tournament to attract new fans and sponsors.