Abrar Ahmed Confident of Quetta Gladiators' Comeback After PSL 11 Struggles Quetta Gladiators spinner Abrar Ahmed has voiced his belief in his team’s ability to bounce back from a challenging start in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11. Speaking during an interview on a private channel, the 27-year-old emphasized the importance of moving past recent setbacks and refocusing on the path to success. Despite securing only one victory in three matches during the Lahore leg of the tournament, Ahmed remained optimistic about the team’s prospects. “We have left the previous stage behind because it wasn’t good for us. Now we want to begin again from here,” Ahmed said, reflecting on the team’s performance. He acknowledged that while the Gladiators had shown promise in some games, inconsistencies in the middle order had cost them crucial points. Specifically, he highlighted matches against Islamabad and Karachi Kings, where his side had controlled the game but failed to capitalize on opportunities. “In a couple of games, we had control but couldn’t finish,” he added, underscoring the need for improved execution in critical moments. Ahmed, who has been a key figure in Quetta Gladiators’ bowling attack, emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong economy rate and consistent performance over chasing individual statistics. “My personal goal is simple — to win the trophy for Quetta Gladiators,” he stated, framing his role as pivotal to the team’s success. He explained that while wickets are important, the focus should be on how the bowling strategy contributes to the team’s overall objective. “Maintaining a good economy rate and bowling consistently matter more than topping the wicket charts if it helps the team reach the final,” he said.#pakistan_super_league #abrar_ahmed #quetta_gladiators #rawalpindiz #islamabad_kings
Quetta Gladiators Target Strong Comeback After Early PSL 11 Struggles Quetta Gladiators spinner Abrar Ahmed has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to reset and rebound in the Karachi leg of the 2026 Pakistan Super League (PSL 11) following a challenging start to the tournament in Lahore. Speaking in an exclusive interview, Ahmed emphasized that the team has moved past its earlier struggles and is fully committed to restarting its campaign with renewed focus. “We have left the previous stage behind because it wasn’t good for us. Now we want to begin again from here,” Ahmed said, highlighting the team’s determination to turn things around. His comments came as the Gladiators faced criticism for their inconsistent performances in the early stages of the tournament, which saw them lose several matches despite holding strong positions in key games. Ahmed acknowledged that the team’s struggles in Lahore were partly due to errors in the middle order, which cost them crucial matches against teams like Islamabad United and Karachi Kings. “We were winning some matches but lost them due to mistakes in the middle order. In a couple of games, including against Islamabad and Karachi Kings, we had control but couldn’t finish,” he admitted. This admission underscores the need for improved execution in critical moments to secure victories. The spinner also stressed that the team’s primary objective is collective success rather than individual accolades. “My personal goal is simple, to win the trophy for Quetta Gladiators,” Ahmed said. He added that maintaining a good economy rate and bowling consistently is more important than leading the wicket charts, as long as it helps the team reach the final. This mindset reflects a strategic shift toward prioritizing team dynamics over personal statistics.#pakistan_super_league #abrar_ahmed #quetta_gladiators #karachi_kings #islamabad_united
Mustafizur Rahman lands deal as two Pakistan players also picked: The Hundred Auction 2026 Mustafizur Rahman, the experienced left-arm spinner, has secured a deal in The Hundred Auction 2026, joining Birmingham Phoenix. His signing has drawn attention, as the auction also saw the inclusion of two Pakistan players. Mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed was acquired by Sunrisers Leeds for GBP 190,000 (approximately Rs 2.34 crore) following a competitive bidding process with Trent Rockets. This move is notable because Sunrisers Leeds is owned by the Chennai-based Sun Group, making Abrar the first Pakistan player to join an Indian-owned franchise in the competition. Another Pakistan spinner, Usman Tariq, was signed by Birmingham Phoenix for GBP 140,000 (around Rs 1.72 crore). However, Birmingham Phoenix does not have a direct connection to any IPL franchise. Several other prominent Pakistan players failed to attract bids during the auction. Fast bowler Haris Rauf, all-rounder Saim Ayub, and spinner Shadab Khan remained unsold, while seasoned pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi had previously withdrawn from the auction. Among the notable deals of the day, Sussex all-rounder James Coles secured the highest bid, joining London Spirit for GBP 390,000 (approximately Rs 4.8 crore). The upcoming edition of The Hundred is set to run from July 21 to August 16. For detailed match schedules, venues, and timings, fans can refer to the full IPL 2026 fixtures and team-wise match dates. The auction highlights the growing interest in international talent as teams aim to strengthen their squads for the upcoming season. The inclusion of Pakistan players like Abrar Ahmed and Usman Tariq underscores the competition’s appeal to global stars, despite challenges in securing bids for some high-profile names.#mustafizur_rahman #sunrisers_leeds #birmingham_phoenix #abrar_ahmed #sun_group
