Just when Lahore Qalandars needed some spark, Rishad Hossain walks back into the squad — and he couldn’t have picked a better time.
With the high-pressure Eliminator showdown against Karachi Kings looming large on May 22, Lahore have received a timely boost. The young Bangladeshi leg-spinner, fresh from national duty, is back in the camp — and fans are buzzing already.
Middle-Overs Maestro
The franchise broke the news in style on social media with a picture and the caption:
“LOOK WHO’S BACK!! It’s Rishad Hossain — back in the squad ahead of the all-important Eliminator against Karachi Kings.”
If you’ve been following the Qalandars’ PSL 10 campaign, you’d know Rishad has quietly become one of their go-to weapons in the middle overs.
In just five matches, he’s taken nine wickets at an average of 16.44. But stats aside, it’s his temperament that stands out — calm under pressure, crafty with the ball, and confident on the big stage.
Bangladeshi Trio in Qalandars’ Corner
With Rishad’s return, Lahore now boast a trio of Bangladeshi stars heading into the playoffs. They’ve recently signed Mehidy Hasan Miraz as a replacement for Sikandar Raza, who’s unavailable for the playoffs.
Mehidy, known for his all-round brilliance, and Rishad’s leg-spin promise a dynamic combination — especially in a knockout clash where every over matters.
And let’s not sugarcoat it — this isn’t just any Eliminator. It’s Lahore vs. Karachi. It’s two of Pakistan’s biggest cricketing cities locking horns at the Gaddafi Stadium — under lights, with playoff pressure, and pride on the line.
In T20 cricket, momentum is everything. And with Rishad Hossain’s return, Lahore Qalandars look a little sharper, a little more confident, and definitely more dangerous.
If he brings the same energy and execution we saw earlier in the season, Karachi Kings might have their hands full. It’s game on at Gaddafi. And with one of the most exciting young spinners back in the squad, don’t count Lahore out just yet.
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