Three Pakistan players signed by Rangpur Riders for GSL 2025

Three Pakistan players—Iftikhar Ahmed, Akif Javed, and Khawaja Nafay—have signed with the defending champions Rangpur Riders for the 2025 Guyana Global Super League (GSL), set to take place from July 10 to 19 at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence.

Iftikhar Ahmed brings valuable all‑round experience from his stints in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and Lanka Premier League (LPL). Pacer Akif Javed, also with LPL exposure, joins the squad, while middle‑order batter Khawaja Nafay begins his second overseas T20 season—following two campaigns in the BPL.

The Riders have also retained key squad members, including captain Nurul Hasan and top order batter Soumya Sarkar—the tournament’s leading run scorer in the inaugural GSL. Fast bowler Kamrul Islam Rabbi remains as the spearhead of their attack, ensuring a balanced squad.

This news comes after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) issued No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to 13 players for overseas leagues. Among them, Nafay has already received his GSL clearance, while Iftikhar and Akif are expected to be approved soon. Other Pakistanis in the tournament include Saud Shakeel (Guyana Amazon Warriors), Mohammad Nawaz, and Sahibzada Farhan (both with Hobart Hurricanes), pending NOCs.

Rangpur Riders squad for GSL 2025: 

Nurul Hasan Sohan, Soumya Sarkar, Mohammed Naim Sheikh, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Kamrul Islam Rabbi, Mohammed Saif Hassan, Abu Haider Rony, Rakibul Hasan, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Kyle Mayers, Tabraiz Shamsi, Ibrahim Zadran, Iftikhar Ahmed, Akif Javed, Harmeet Singh, Khawaja Nafay

Guyana Amazon Warriors squad for GSL 2025: 

Imran Tahir, Evin Lewis, Johnson Charles, Moeen Ali, Shimron Hetmyer, Saud Shakeel, Romario Shepherd, Dwain Pretorius, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hossein, Ramanullah Gurbaz, Mark Adair, Jewel Andrew, Shamar Springer, Amir Jangoo.

Hobart Hurricanes squad for GSL 2025: 

Ben McDermott, Billy Stanlake, Nikhil Chaudhary, Jackson Bird, Tim Ward, Jake Doran, Raf MacMillan, Marcus Bean, Mac Wright, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammed Nawaz, Mohammed Nabi, Odean Smith.