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.
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