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Shaheen Afridi to lead Team of PSL 8

He led Lahore Qalandars to the title

By Web Desk

March 19, 2023

Shaheen Afridi took 19 wickets in PSL 8 — PCB

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named Shaheen Shah Afridi of Lahore Qalandars as captain of the Team of Pakistan Super League (PSL) season eight.

The lineup was selected by an independent panel that was headed by Haroon Rashid (Chairman of PSL 8 Technical Committee) and also included commentators Bazid Khan, Daren Ganga, Nick Knight and Sana Mir as members.

“While selecting the side, the independent panel considered a number of T20 cricket aspects, including consistency, impact on the side and overall game, and best possible team combination so that this team can take on any T20 side on any given day at any venue in any conditions,” the PCB said in a press release.

“Shaheen Shah Afridi inspired Lahore Qalandars to finish on top of the points table with seven wins, then helped his side to bounce back from a Multan Sultans drubbing in the Qualifier by overcoming Peshawar Zalmi in Eliminator 2, and, finally slapped a 15-ball 44 not out and took four for 51 to not only walk away with the player of the final award but also guided his side to their second successive PSL title," it added.

Since the Team of PSL was introduced in 2019, this is the fourth consecutive year Shaheen has been included in the elusive list.

Overall, the side includes five players from losing finalists Multan Sultans, two players each from Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi, and one player each from Islamabad United and Karachi Kings.