Lahore Qalandars, champions of the Pakistan Super League are set to play an exhibition T10 clash against the Pakistan Cricket Board XI. The encounter is set to take place on May 28. The likes of Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Mirza Tahir Baig, Jalat Khan, Ahsan Bhatti, and Ahmed Danyal will be among the players representing Lahore Qalandars. Meanwhile, Kamran Akmal, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Ilyas, Mohammad Akhlaq, Abbas Afridi, Abid Ali, Asif Ali, Sajid Khan, Ali Imran and Usman Qadir will be part of the PCB XI. Follow Indian Premier League 2023 LIVE at InsideSport.IN
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The decision to organize a T10 match was decided in a meeting held last week. The meeting was chaired by Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal. “The key objective is to provide the best platform. to the youth of the country to sharpen their skills. The complex provides the best setting and hopefully would help in grooming future generations in a big way. Youth of the country has huge potential to transform the country,” said Ahsan Iqbal while chairing the meeting.
The clash is meant to be part of a launch of Narowal Sports Complex. in the Narowal Sports City, which has 14 stadiums and gymnasiums. Pakistan PM Shahbaz Sharif is expected make his presence felt in the opening ceremony before the match. A huge number of spectators are expected to turn up at the stadium to watch their star players. To note, Qalandars are the defending champions of PSL 2023.