The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) recently announced the Team of Pakistan Super League (PSL 8) season eight, with Shaheen Shah Afridi of Lahore Qalandars being named the captain. The lineup was selected by an independent panel that took into account various T20 cricket aspects, including consistency, impact on the side, overall game, and team combination.
Shaheen Shah Afridi led Lahore Qalandars to finish on top of the points table with seven wins, helped his side to bounce back from a Multan Sultans drubbing in the Qualifier by overcoming Peshawar Zalmi in Eliminator 2, and guided his side to their second successive PSL title. This is the fourth consecutive year Shaheen has been included in the Team of PSL, which was introduced in 2019.
The side includes five players from losing finalists Multan Sultans, two players each from Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi, and one player each from Islamabad United and Karachi Kings. Mohammad Rizwan of Multan Sultans leads the batting order, with Babar Azam of Peshawar Zalmi and Mohammad Haris of Peshawar Zalmi following him. Rilee Rossouw of Multan Sultans and Azam Khan of Islamabad United are at number four and five, respectively. Kieron Pollard of Multan Sultans, Imad Wasim of Karachi Kings, and Shaheen Shah Afridi of Lahore Qalandars make up the middle and lower order. The bowling lineup includes Rashid Khan of Lahore Qalandars, Abbas Afridi of Multan Sultans, Ihsanullah of Multan Sultans, and Saim Ayub of Peshawar Zalmi.
PSL 8 Team of the Tournament
Overall, the Team of PSL season eight is a well-rounded squad that can take on any T20 side on any given day at any venue in any conditions. The team includes some of the best T20 players from Pakistan and other countries, showcasing the talent and skills present in the PSL. This selection also highlights the importance of team performance and individual consistency, as the players were chosen based on their overall impact on their respective sides.
The PCB’s selection panel, which included commentators Bazid Khan, Daren Ganga, Nick Knight, and Sana Mir, did an excellent job in selecting the team, taking into account various factors that make a successful T20 side. The Team of PSL season eight is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players, coaches, and staff involved in the tournament.
The announcement of the Team of PSL season eight showcases the talent and skills of the best T20 players from the tournament. The team is a well-rounded squad that can take on any T20 side on any given day at any venue in any conditions. This selection highlights the importance of team performance and individual consistency, and the selection panel did an excellent job in selecting the team. The Team of PSL season eight is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players, coaches, and staff involved in the tournament.
