ISLAMABAD: International cricketers Rassie van der Dussen and David Wiese arrived in Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore on Thursday to play in the ninth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) tournament, which is set to kick off later this week.
Arguably Pakistan’s biggest sports event, PSL 2024 is expected to get underway at the Qaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday when the defending champions Lahore Qalandars square off against former champions Islamabad United. The PSL, Pakistan’s professional T20 cricket league, features six city-based teams that compete for the coveted trophy ever year.
Dussen and Wiese both play for the Qalandars franchise. This year’s tournament will kick off from Feb. 17, with the final scheduled to be played on March 18.
“Exciting news for Lahore Qalandars fans: Rassie van der Dussen and David Wiese are here,” the Qalandars wrote on social media platform X.
“Are you ready to witness their impact on the pitch?“
Last year, the Qalandars claimed a historic feat when they became the first team in PSL history to successfully defend their title, securing their second trophy in two years with a thrilling victory over the Multan Sultans.
The Lahore-based team are one of the most prominent franchises of the league and have managed to cultivate a passionate fan base and a reputation for nurturing local talent over the years.
The Qalandars are scheduled to take part in a practice session at the Lahore City Cricket Association Ground (LCCA) at 2:00 p.m. today, Thursday.
Lahore Qalandars matches
17 February v Islamabad United, Qaddafi Stadium, Lahore
19 February v Quetta Gladiators, Qaddafi Stadium, Lahore
21 February v Multan Sultans, Multan Cricket Stadium
24 February v Karachi Kings, Qaddafi Stadium, Lahore
25 February v Peshawar Zalmi, Qaddafi Stadium, Lahore
27 February v Multan Sultans, Qaddafi Stadium, Lahore
2 March v Peshawar Zalmi, Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
6 March v Islamabad United, Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
9 March v Karachi Kings, National Bank Stadium, Karachi
10 March v Quetta Gladiators, National Bank Stadium, Karachi
