Global Super League: Shamsi, Brathwaite to suit up for Lahore Qalanders

Leading South African spinner Tabraiz Shamsi and West Indies T20 World Cup winner Carlos Brathwaite have signed with Lahore Qalandars as part of an electrifying talent roster for the upcoming ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL), set to take place from November 26 to December 7, 2024.

Shamsi and Brathwaite will be joined by the English trio of Adam Rossington, Tom Abell and Luke Wells.

The inaugural GSL will feature five prominent teams from around the world competing for glory, with two-time PSL champions Lahore Qalandars being the sole representative from Pakistan.

The other teams in this inaugural GSL edition are the Guyana Amazon Warriors, Hampshire Hawks, Rangpur Riders and Victoria.

Sameen Rana, Team Owner of Lahore Qalandars: “I am excited to welcome this talented group of foreign cricketers to the Lahore Qalandars family. We are confident that their experience will help guide the Qalandars to success in the Global Super League. The competition in Guyana will be fierce, but we are determined to represent Pakistan with pride and deliver a performance our fans can be proud of.”

Darren Gough, Head Coach of Lahore Qalandars: “I’m absolutely thrilled with the international players we’ve brought into the squad for the Global Super League.

“Carlos Brathwaite’s experience and all-round abilities, combined with the talents of Adam Rossington, Tom Abell, Luke Wells, and Tabraiz Shamsi, make for a strong team. I’ve always believed in the importance of a balanced squad, and we have that in abundance with this group. I’m excited to work alongside them, and hopefully, we can bring home another trophy for the Qalandars.” (GSL)