LAHORE: Former cricketer Aqib Javed ha
s been appointed head coach of Pakistan Super Le
ague’s (PSL) franchise “L
ahore Qalandars” for the upcoming season.
Speaking to media after being appointed, former pacer said it was an honour to be the head coach of the franchise.
Aqib, who replaced Paddy Upton, said that he had learnt from Paddy’s experience in last two editions of PSL, adding he would try his best to lead “L
ahore Qalandars” to the victory stand.
“L
ahore Qalandars” finished at the bottom in the f
irst two seasons of PSL under paddy’s coaching.
Moreover, opening batsman Fakhar Zaman ha
s been promoted as the vice captain of the team.
“I am happy to be appointed as vice captain of L
ahore Qalandars, said Fakhar, adding: “working with Brendon McCullum [team’s captain] will help me grow as a player.”
The opening m
atch of the third edition of PSL will be held between “Peshawar Zalmi” and “Multan Sultans” on February 22.
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