PSL 7: Lahore Qalandars appoint Shaheen Afridi as skipper 

Lahore: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Lahore Qalandars have appointed pacer Shaheen Afridi as captain for the upcoming seventh season.

This was announced by the franchise during a press conference at the National Hockey Stadium in Lahore.

Addressing the press conference, Lahore Qalandars CEO Atif Rana said that this is an important day of our journey. “We are committed to promote young talent that is why we introduced the Players Development Program. We strive to provide opportunity to the young people a chance. "I am very happy today," he added.

“Thank you Lahore Qalandars, this is not just a team, it’s a family. I thank them for placing their trust in me for this role. “I will try to ensure that the team shows good performances on the field,” said Shaheen Afridi. 

Afridi has replaced Sohail Akhtar, who had led the team since 2018, in the role.