Lahore Qalandars will be first PSL team to play international franchises

LAHORE: Pakistan Super League (PSL) team Lahore Qalandars will become the first PSL franchise to play an international series against franchises from other leagues.

Lahore Qalandars will fly to Sydney next month where they will play a tri-series with two Big Bash teams, Sydney Thunders and Sydney Sixers.

Lahore Qalandars have announced the 15-member team which will travel to Australia. The squad includes Yasir Jan, the ambidextrous fast bowler who recently made headlines with his unique talent of bowling fast with both arms.

Congratulations to the 15 #Qalandars who will realize their dreams, travel to Australia and play with the best. #DamaDamMast pic.twitter.com/tQSS6J0Zhi

— Lahore Qalandars (@lahoreqalandars) October 27, 2016

The tour is part of Lahore Qalandars' development program, in which the team's selectors picked 15 players after nationwide trials.

Although previously teams from the National T20 Cup of Pakistan have participated in Champions League, Lahore Qalandars will be the first PSL franchise to play against international franchises.

Proud to announce the 15 young #Qalandars for Tri Series in Australia. This will further help our Player Development Program.#DamaDamMast pic.twitter.com/BPYhZK36IB

— Fawad Rana (@FawadNaeemRana) October 27, 2016