Quetta Gladiators will look to bounce back in season 8 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after a couple of underwhelming seasons.
Pakistan Observer brings you all you need to know ahead of their season kick-off against Multan Sultans on February 15th.
Quetta Gladiators Squad for PSL 8:
Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Wanindu Hasaranga, Iftikhar Ahmed, Jason Roy, Odean Smith, Ahsan Ali, Mohammad Hasnain, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Mohammad Zahid, Naveen-ul-Haq, Umar Akmal, Umaid Asif, Will Smeed, Aimal Khan, Abdul Wahid Bangalzai, Martin Guptill, Omair Bin Yousuf, Qais Ahmed, Saud Shakeel, Dwaine Pretorius, Will Jacks, Nuwan Thushara.
(*some players may not be available due to national team commitments).
Quetta Gladiators schedule for PSL 8:
15th Feb: Quetta Gladiators vs Multan Sultans (Multan Cricket Stadium 6:00 PM)
18th Feb: Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings (National Bank Cricket Arena 7:00 PM)
20th Feb: Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi (National Bank Cricket Arena 7:00 PM)
21st Feb: Quetta Gladiators vs Lahore Qalandars (National Bank Cricket Arena 7:00 PM)
24th Feb: Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United (National Bank Cricket Arena 7:00 PM)
2nd Mar: Quetta Gladiators vs Lahore Qalandras (Gaddafi Stadium 7:00 PM)
5th Mar: Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United (Pindi Cricket Stadium 7:00 PM)
6th Mar: Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings (Pindi Cricket Stadium 7:00 PM)
8th Mar: Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi (Pindi Cricket Stadium 7:00 PM)
11th Mar: Quetta Gladiators vs Multan Sultans (Pindi Cricket Stadium 7:00 PM)
Captain:
Sarfaraz Ahmed will continue to lead the Gladiators as they look to win their first title since 2018.
Coach:
Moin Khan will once again serve as the team’s head coach with Abdul Razzaq deputising the former wicket-keeper as an assistant coach.