New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell expressed his excitement about joining Lahore Qalandars for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10.
Following his selection, Mitchell shared his gratitude and enthusiasm in a statement, marking a new chapter in his career.
"I’m grateful to Lahore Qalandars for picking me for the upcoming season of PSL, and I’m really excited to play in the event," Mitchell said.
The Kiwi player also mentioned his eagerness to connect with fans in Lahore and across Pakistan.
“I look forward to meeting the fans in Lahore and across Pakistan. Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf are now on my team, so I won’t have to face them,” Mitchell humorously said.
The 33-year-old expressed a keen interest in working alongside the Qalandars' renowned fast bowlers, saying, "I’m excited to see the fast bowlers perform for our team, and I hope we have a successful season. I always enjoy spending time in Pakistan.”
It is pertinent to mention that Lahore Qalandars picked Mitchell as their first choice in the Platinum category during the PSL 10 player draft on January 13.
As the star-studded draft unfolded at Huzoori Bagh, the two-time PSL champions selected Mitchell as their top pick while retaining their captain Shaheen Shah Afridi and opener Fakhar Zaman in the platinum category.
The PSL 10 will take place between April and May next year, marking a change in schedule due to Pakistan hosting the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy during the traditional February-March window, which is typically occupied by the IPL.
Lahore Qalandars squad for PSL 10: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Fakhar Zaman and Daryl Mitchell (all platinum), Haris Rauf, Sikandar Raza and Kusal Perera (all diamond), Abdullah Shafique, Jahandad Khan and Zaman Khan (all gold), David Wiese, Asif Ali, Asif Afridi, Muhammad Akhlaq and Rishad Hossain (all silver), Momin Qamar and Momin Azab (both emerging), Muhammad Naeem, Salman Ali Mirza and Tom Curran (all supplementary).
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