Quetta Gladiators
Quetta Gladiators - PSL franchise team founded in 2015, representing the city of Quetta. Star-studded roster includes Sarfaraz Ahmed, Jason Roy, and Ben Cutting. Led by experienced coach Moin Khan. Hosts home games at the impressive Pindi Cricket Stadium. Known for thrilling performances and passionate fanbase.
Quetta Gladiators is a Pakistani professional Twenty20 cricket team based in Quetta, Balochistan that competes in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The team was formed in 2015 and has been a part of the PSL since its inception.
Quetta Gladiators have a strong lineup of players for the 2023 PSL season. Some of the key players in the squad include Sarfaraz Ahmed, who will serve as the team captain, fast bowler Mohammad Hasnain, Australian all-rounder Ben Cutting, opener Ahmed Shehzad, and young batsman Azam Khan.
The team has a strong record in the PSL, having reached the final in three editions of the tournament, in 2016, 2017, and 2019. In 2019, they won their first title by defeating Peshawar Zalmi in the final. This highlights the team's competitiveness and success in the tournament.
Quetta Gladiators have a good mix of local and international players in their squad. Along with the talented local players, the team has some well-known international players including New Zealand opener Martin Guptill and West Indian fast bowler Odean Smith. The presence of these players adds to the team's strength and brings a different playing style to the tournament.
The team's home matches are held at the Bugti Stadium in Quetta, which has a seating capacity of 20,000. The stadium is known for its excellent pitch and outfield, making it a difficult venue for visiting teams. This provides an advantage to the Quetta Gladiators and makes it a tough challenge for opponents to beat them in their home ground.
Quetta Gladiators are a strong and well-balanced team that has consistently performed well in the PSL. With a combination of local and international players, the team has a bright future in the tournament and is expected to be one of the top contenders in the 2023 season.