Lahore Qalandars announce squad for Global T20 tournament in Namibia

Lahore Qalandars have named their squad for the upcoming triangular Global T20 tournament in Namibia, scheduled from September 1-9.

According to details, each team will play the other twice in the Global T20 tournament, with the top two sides then meeting in the final on September 5.

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Following the T20 matches, Richelieu Eagles will then meet Lahore Qalandars in two 50-over games on September 7 and 9.

“We are extremely excited to announce this tournament. We believe there is value in a team-based tournament creating the platform for future stars to be seen,” said Cricket Namibia CEO, Johan Muller.

“Inviting top domestic teams from prominent cricket nations will attract high domestic and international interest while delivering quality on-field entertainment. The purpose of the tournament is to aid our player development, World Cup preparations and player exposure, while creating a commercial product.”

COO Lahore Qalandars Sameen Rana said: “We’re thrilled to be part of the inaugural Global T20 Namibia and our thanks go to Cricket Namibia for making this unique tournament a reality.

"We enjoy a special relationship with the country and its cricket fans thanks to David Wiese’s integral role in helping us win our first Pakistan Super League trophy earlier this year and we can’t wait to see everyone in Windhoek.

“This historic first edition will allow our young players to continue their development against two excellent teams. The opportunity to test their skills against this quality of opposition in different conditions to what we’re used to will only improve their cricket.”

Remember,  India's Bengal was also part of the competition but they withdrew from the tournament after BCCI refused to allow Indian cricketers to take part in a T20 tournament outside India.

Richelieu Eagles squad: Gerhard Erasmus (captain), JJ Smit (vice captain), Divan la Cock, Lohan Louwrens (wicket-keeper), Michael van Lingen, Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Jan Frylinck, Ruben Tumpelmann, Helao Ya France, Bernard Scholtz,vTangeni Lungameni, Ben Shikongo, Stephen Baard, Zane Green (wicket keeper), Karl Birkenstock, Mauritius Ngupita, Dirkie Theunissen

Lahore Qalandars squad: Hamza Nazar (Captain), Ahsan Hafeez Bhatti, Aitizaz Habib Khan, Dilbar Hussain, Jalat Khan, Jehanzeb Naveed (Wicket-keeper), Mamoon Ur Riaz, Mansoor Saleem (Wicket-keeper), Mehboob Ur Rahman Usmani, Mirza Tahir Baig, Muhammad Naeem, Shane Dadswell, Sudais Khan, Usama Mir, Usman Khalid

DP World Lions squad: TBC