Quetta Gladiators were the worst-performing team in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) last season.
League: PSL 2024
Owner: Nadeem Omar
Captain: Rilee Rossouw
Coach: Shane Watson
Previous edition: 6th
Quetta Gladiators were the worst-performing team in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) last season. They struggled to win matches, losing seven of 10 in the league-stage phase. Consequently, the Gladiators came last on the points table and had the worst net run rate (-1.066) in 2023.
As they enter a fresh season, Quetta have made a few massive changes, including a shift in captaincy. Sarfaraz Ahmed is no longer their leader, and Rilee Rossouw is the new captain of the franchise. This captaincy shuffle was the last-minute change announced days before the start of the season.
🚨 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 🚨
Introducing our new captain 😎🙌@Rileerr takes the reins of #WeTheGladiators.#PurpleForce #HBLPSL9 pic.twitter.com/RMHATDnsSq
— Quetta Gladiators (@TeamQuetta) February 14, 2024
They also have a few personnel changes. Shane Watson will be at the helm, coaching the unit. The Gladiators will hope to raise their standard and don’t become a pushover like the previous few editions.
Rilee Rossouw, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Jason Roy, Wanindu Hasaranga, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Amir, Will Smeed, Saud Shakeel, Sajjad Ali Jnr, Usman Qadir, Adil Naz, Khawaja Nafay, Akeal Hosein, Sohail Khan, Omair Yousuf, Sherfane Rutherford, Bismallah Khan, Laurie Evans
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Rilee Rossouw (c)
Omair Yousuf
Saud Shakeel
Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk)
Laurie Evans
Wanindu Hasaranga
Mohammad Wasim Jnr
Mohammad Amir
Abrar Ahmed
Mohammad Hasnain
IT’S HASNAIN AGAIN! 😮@MHasnainPak puts another dent in the ISLU batting lineup 👌🏽#SabSitarayHumaray l #HBLPSL8 l #QGvIU pic.twitter.com/vjttxItCQr
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) February 24, 2023
Jason Roy and Rilee Rossouw are the two most prolific run-scorers in the tournament and form a solid pair at the top.
Quetta have two LHBs to split the RHBs in the top six.
With Mohammad Wasim Jnr at No.8, Quetta Gladiators have depth in the batting unit.
There is quality in the spin department, especially due to the availability of Wanindu Hasaranga.
Quetta Gladiators seem light on firepower, with Saud Shakeel and Sarfaraz Ahmed not known for power-hitting.
The pace attack looks shaky and might be expensive in slog overs.
Abrar Ahmed might miss the initial phase, and Wanindu Hasaranga will also be unavailable for a few matches. It will weaken their spin bowling department.
Quetta Gladiators have a better squad overall than the previous edition and will fight hard. They have tried to cover a few areas and made some decent signings. A few of them are proven performers in the T20 circuit.
Roy, source of @TeamQuetta‘s joy 😀#SabSitarayHumaray l #HBLPSL8 l #PZvQG pic.twitter.com/B4JejQqY62
— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 8, 2023
However, Quetta still have a few concerns in both departments. Those loopholes are hard to ignore and will trouble them. They are massively dependent on a few players.
If their overseas players don’t fire, Quetta Gladiators will suffer the same fate as the previous season. The competition is immense. It’s hard to see them qualify for the semifinal.
Who is the owner of the Quetta Gladiators Team?
Nadeem Omar is the owner of the Quetta Gladiators Team.
Who is playing in the Quetta Gladiators squad in PSL 2024?
The squad has big names like Jason Roy, Rilee Rossouw, and Wanindu Hasaranga. Apart from them, the likes of Omair Yousuf and Abrar Ahmed will be among the players to watch out for this season.
Who is the coach of Quetta Gladiators?
Shane Watson is the coach of Quetta Gladiators.
Who is the captain of Quetta Gladiators?
Rilee Rossouw is the captain of Quetta Gladiators.
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