Lahore Qalandars return to pitch in T10 match against PCB XI

• Lahore Qalandars, PSL champions, will participate in an exhibition T10 match against PCB XI on May 28.
• Players from the franchise, along with participants from the Players Development Programme, will represent Lahore Qalandars.
• The match is a soft launch event for the Narowal Sports Complex, featuring multiple stadiums and gymnasiums for various sports.

Lahore Qalandars, the reigning champions of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), are making an unexpected return to the cricket pitch. They are set to face the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) XI in an exhibition T10 match on May 28.

The squad representing Lahore Qalandars will include notable players such as Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Mirza Tahir Baig, Jalat Khan, Ahsan Bhatti, Ahmed Danyal, and cricketers from the franchise’s Players Development Programme. On the other hand, the PCB XI will consist of players such as Kamran Akmal, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Ilyas, Mohammad Akhlaq, Abbas Afridi, Abid Ali, Asif Ali, Sajid Khan, Ali Imran, and Usman Qadir. U19 players will also have the opportunity to showcase their skills during the match.

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The exhibition match serves as a soft launch event for the Narowal Sports Complex, located in the Narowal Sports City. This state-of-the-art complex boasts 14 stadiums and gymnasiums, catering to various sports such as cricket, football, hockey, volleyball, squash, table tennis, lawn tennis, badminton, and more.

The decision to organize the T10 match was made during a recent meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal. The primary objective is to provide a platform for the country’s youth to sharpen their skills. The complex, with its top-notch facilities, aims to play a significant role in nurturing future generations. Ahsan Iqbal expressed confidence in the youth’s potential to bring about transformative change in the country.

To ensure the success of the match, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting will commence an advertising campaign one week prior, while steps will be taken to facilitate both spectators and players. The event is expected to attract a large number of cricket enthusiasts who will have the opportunity to witness renowned national and international cricketers in action.

The launching ceremony of the Narowal Sports Complex is expected to be graced by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif as the guest of honor. The complex offers athletes a world-class training environment, meeting international standards.

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