Lahore Qalandars

 is a professional cricket team that competes in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Here is a comprehensive overview of the team's history, performance, fan following, captains, and records:



History:


- Lahore Qalandars was founded in 2015 as one of the five inaugural teams in the PSL.
- The team is owned by the Qatar Lubricants Company (QALCO), a Qatari business conglomerate.
- The team's name and logo are inspired by the city of Lahore's rich cultural heritage and the Qalandar Sufi saints.


Performance:


- Lahore Qalandars has had a mixed bag of performances in the PSL, with a few highs and lows.

- In 2016, they finished fifth in the standings.

- In 2017, they finished fourth in the standings.

- In 2018, they finished third in the standings.

- In 2019, they finished fifth in the standings.

- In 2020, they finished fourth in the standings.

- In 2021, they finished runners-up, losing to Multan Sultans in the final.

- In 2022, they finished third in the standings.


Fan Following:


- Lahore Qalandars has a large and dedicated fan base in Pakistan, particularly in the city of Lahore.

- The team's fan following has grown significantly since their inaugural season.

- The team's fans are known for their passionate support and energetic atmosphere during matches.


Captains:


- Azhar Ali

 (2016-2017)

- Brendon McCullum

 (2017-2018)

- Fakhar Zaman

 (2018-2020)

- Sohail Akhtar

 (2020-present)

- Shaeen Afridi

 2022-2024


Records:


- Most runs scored by a player: 1,056 runs by Fakhar Zaman (2018-2022)

- Most wickets taken by a player: 36 wickets by Yasir Shah (2017-2020)

- Highest individual score: 114* by AB de Villiers (2019)

- Best bowling figures: 5/20 by Shaheen Afridi (2020)


Team Owner:


- Qatar Lubricants Company (QALCO) (2015-present)


Team Price:


- The team was sold to QALCO for a reported price of $2.4 million in 2015.


Note: The team's records and statistics are accurate as of the 2022 PSL season and may change in future seasons.