Lahore Qalandars Captain Calls for Bowling Improvement After Third Straight Defeat in PSL 11

Lahore Qalandars captain Shaheen Shah Afridi has called for an improved performance from his bowling unit after their heavy six-wicket defeat to Quetta Gladiators in the 26th match of Pakistan Super League (PSL 11) at the National Bank Stadium.

The defending champions began their campaign on a positive note, winning two of their first three matches. However, their momentum has since stalled, with three consecutive losses following the tournament’s shift to Karachi.

These defeats have largely been attributed to repeated batting failures. The Lahore Qalandars have not managed to complete their full 20 overs in any of their three matches in Karachi.

Shaheen Shah Afridi have acknowledged the struggles with the bat but stressed that the bowling unit must take more responsibility, particularly during the middle overs.

“It is true that we are struggling right now, particularly with the bat in these Karachi conditions, but we are by no means out of the tournament,” Shaheen said during the post-match presentation. “Bowlers need to step up in the middle overs and take wickets.”

With three straight losses, Lahore Qalandars are currently placed seventh on the points table with just four points. To qualify for the playoffs, they now face a difficult task of winning all four of their remaining matches.

Their next fixture is against the winless RawalPindiz at the same venue on Sunday, followed by a second meeting with Quetta Gladiators on Tuesday after a one-day break.

Shaheen Shah Afridi described these upcoming matches as a key opportunity for the team to recover, urging his players to maintain belief and focus on collective performance. He added that the players need to focus their energy on winning the remaining matches and stressed that success requires a collective team effort rather than individual performances.

He further explained that the situation is clear, with four games left and the requirement to win all of them. While acknowledging that the task is difficult, he stated that the team is prepared to give its maximum effort.

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