Rishad Hossain Returns to Lahore Qalandars Ahead of PSL 10 Eliminator
Khelo Pakistan Sports Desk | Lahore – May 2025
Bangladesh’s rising leg-spinner Rishad Hossain flies into Lahore on Wednesday, May 21, to link up with Lahore Qalandars ahead of Thursday’s PSL 10 eliminator against Karachi Kings. His arrival completes a potent three-man Bangla spin trio alongside Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and comes after a 2–1 T20I series vs UAE where he took 4 wickets.
“Rishad’s middle-over control is vital—he’ll star in our spin-friendly deck,” says Qalandars coach Aaqib Javed.
Who Is Rishad Hossain?
- Age: 25
- Role: Right-arm leg-spinner
- Domestic Teams: Chattogram Challengers (BPL), Khulna Tigers
- International Debut: T20I vs Sri Lanka, March 2023
Rishad burst onto the scene with clever googlies and tight lines. He’s now one of Bangladesh’s go-to options in subcontinent conditions.
Quick Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Arrival Date | May 21, 2025 |
| Match | Eliminator vs Karachi Kings |
| Venue & Time | Gaddafi Stadium, May 22 – 8:00 PM (PKT) |
| Bangladesh Spinners in QAL | Rishad, Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan |
| Nahid Rana | Opted out – personal reasons |
Why Rishad Matters Now
- Spin Balance: Provides tight middle-over overs alongside Shakib & Mehidy.
- Form & Confidence: 9 PSL wickets @16.4 avg + 4 T20I wickets vs UAE.
- Knockout X-Factor: His variations hurt both left- and right-handed batters.
Rishad’s Recent T20 Numbers
| Competition | Matches | Wickets | Avg. | Econ. | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSL 10 | 5 | 9 | 16.4 | 7.9 | 3/22 |
| T20I vs UAE | 3 | 4 | 19.5 | 8.0 | 2/30 |
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