LAHORE – Afghan vice-captain and legspinner Rashid Khan has rejoined theLahore Qalandars in Abu Dhabi for the remainder of the Pakistan SuperLeague matches.

Rashid earlier represented Lahore in two of games which had won byQalandars, but then he called up to play against Zimbabwe.

A statement issued on the Qalandar’s official handle stated ‘Pleased toannounce Rashid Khan rejoins the Qalandars family! He will be playing allthe remaining matches of PSL’

The availability of Rashid, who is very much in demand in leagues aroundthe world and had impressed everyone with his leg-spin bowling, to thesquad will help the Qalandars in many ways.

Khan’s statement issued by his franchise stated ‘I am excited to be backwith PSL and Lahore Qalandars. I had a couple of good games with themearlier and the team went off to a good start. I am hopeful to help themcontinue with the momentum’.

Meanwhile, Lahore Qalandars also aimed high in the coming games with theaddition of the finest legspinner as Bangladeshi all-rounder Shakib AlHassan will not be able to join the franchise for the remainder.

Franchise senior official while speaking with a news channel expressed hisdelight over the Afghan cricketer. ‘This is great news for not only thefans of Lahore Qalandars but also for the fans of PSL. Rashid is one of thebest T20 cricketers in the world and his presence will strengthen theQalandars’ side. We are also thankful to the management of PSL who workedhard with us to ensure Rashid’s availability for PSL and Lahore Qalandars’,the Franchise COO Sameen Rana said.