Lahore Qalandars have signed Zimbabwean all-rounder Ryan Burl in the final hours before the start of the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
According to details, the franchise announced on Thursday that Burl had joined the squad as their 20th player. In a statement on X, the Qalandars said Burl would travel directly from Zimbabwe to Lahore to link up with the side. Burl has remained a key figure in Zimbabwe cricket over the past nine years.
Straight from Zimbabwe to Lahore 🇿🇼🇵🇰
— Lahore Qalandars (@lahoreqalandars) March 25, 2026
Our latest direct signing, @ryanburl3, is set to join the squad as the 20th player. 💪🏼 pic.twitter.com/Ie0ZhXW0L8
Separately, former Pakistan cricketer Asif Ali said he had previously played for the Qalandars wherever the team required his services. Speaking to the media on Wednesday in Lahore, he said every team aspired to win the title.
He said that although he had retired from international cricket, he continued to play the game. Asif Ali added that he had spent eight years with Islamabad United, which had supported him greatly.
Asif has termed the Qalandars as a family, adding that there was no head coach in the side. He said he remained available should the Pakistan team require his services.
It is pertinent to note that Lahore Qalandars will take on Hyderabad Houston Kingsmen today (Thursday) in the first match of the 11th edition of the domestic marquee tournament.
