Let’s do Quetta Gladiators Squad Analysis for PSL 2023. They retained their main core of players and also picked some best picks with the likes of wanindu Hasaranga and Odean Smith.
Quetta Gladiators Owner
The Quetta Gladiators franchise is owned by Nadeem Omar who is the owner of a Karachi-based business company, Omar Associates. The price of the deal for the purchase of the franchise was pegged at US$ 11 million for a 10-year agreement.
Quetta Gladiators Jersey
Quetta Gladiators has their jersey in purple, white, and gold. The color purple is associated with ambition, devotion & integrity and the color white represents light, purity & positivity. It inculcates patriotism. However, the color Gold Is associated with the legacy & rich history of Cricket.
Quetta Gladiators History
Quetta Gladiators is a professional cricket franchise of PSL. Quetta Gladiators have crowned the champions in season 4 of the league. The team is nominally based in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan. The franchise is owned by Pakistan’s great sports philanthropist Mr. Nadeem Omar. The team’s home ground is Bugti Stadium located at the Ayub Sports Complex in Quetta. The franchise was established in 2015 as a result of the formation of the PSL by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Quetta remained champions of the Pakistan Super League 2019 under the captaincy of Sarfraz Ahmed. The team has played in three finals of the tournament and was runner-up two times. The whole franchise is owned by Nadeem Omer since 2016.
When PSL 8 will Start
The 3rd best cricket T20 league in the world will kick start from February 9, 2023, to March 19 with Karachi, Multan, Lahore, and Rawalpindi selected as host venues for PSL 8.
How much do players earn in each category of PSL
The highest category is of Platinum. In this category, players earn US$ 130K -170K(Maximum PKR 4 Core 8 Lakh). Diamond category players earn US$ 85K equivalent (PKR 20400000). Gold category players earn US$ 50K (PKR 8800000). Silver Category players earn US$25K (PKR 6500000). For the Emerging category player earn US$ 7490 (PKR 1947000).
Quetta Gladiators Performance in PSL 7
Quetta Gladiators was at 5th position out of a total of 6 teams. This means they were at the bottom of the table having an underwhelming performance.
Quetta Gladiators Released the players list for PSL 8
1. James Vince (Platinum) 2. Shahid Afridi (Gold ) 3. James Faulkner (Diamond) 4. Naseem Shah (Gold ) 5. Sohail Tanvir(Silver) 6. Ben Duckett (Silver)7. Khurram Shahzad (Silver) 8. Muhammad Asher Qureshi(Emerging) 9. Noor Ahmad (Supplementary)10.Ahsan Ali (Supplementary).
Quetta Gladiators Players Retention List for PSL 8
Quetta Gladiators retained the following players,
1. Skipper Sarfaraz Ahmad (Gold) 2. Muhammad Nawaz (Platinum) 3. English opener Jason Roy (Diamond) 4. Iftikhar Ahmed 5. Mohammad Hasnain is also Brand Ambassador 6. Will Smeed (Silver)7. Umar Akmal also Mentor (Silver) 8.Naveen ul Haq (Silver)
The retentions will be followed by a draft, where sides can finalize 18 players. Players have been divided into the following categories – Platinum, Diamond, Gold, Silver, Emerging, and Supplementary. All the teams are required to complete a squad of 18 players, which will include 3 players each in platinum, diamond, and gold categories, 5 in the silver category, 2 in emerging, and up 2 in supplementary categories.
Quetta Gladiators Captain for PSL 8
In PSL 8, Sarfraz Ahmed will continue to captain Quetta Gladiators since season one. He proved his leadership abilities during the previous seasons also. He gave his all in every game, inspiring other players to fight in good spirits.
Quetta Gladiators Coaching Staff for PSL 8
The coach of Quetta gladiators is Moin Khan whereas Viv Richards is the batting and team mentor coach and Azam Khan is the team manager. Umer Gul is the bowling coach.
Quetta Gladiators Draft Picks of PSL 8
PSL 8 draft was held on 15th December 2022 in Karachi.
Picked Naseem shah who was released during retention but now came with an improved category in the platinum category. Wanindu Hasaranga is also in the platinum category. Then picked Odean Smith in the diamond category. They picked Ahsan Ali in the gold category. Umaid Asif and Mohammad Zahid are in the silver category. Aimal Khan and Abdul Wahid Bangalzai in Emerging. Omair Bin Yousaf and Martin Guptill as supplementary players.
Quetta Gladiators Complete Squad for PSL 8
1. Sarfraz Ahmad-Captain (Platinum) 2. Naseem Shah (Platinum) 3. Wanindu Hasaranga (Platinum & Overseas) 4. Odean Smith(Diamond & Overseas) 5. Iftikhar Ahmad(Diamond)6. Jason Roy (Diamond & Overseas)7. Ahsan Ali (Gold) 8. Hasnain Ali (Gold) 9. Sarfraz Ahmad (Gold)10. Umaid Asif (Silver)11. Mohammad Zahid (Silver ) 12. Will Smeed (Silver) 13. Umar Akmal (Silver)14. Naveen ul haq (Silver)15. Aimal Khan (Emerging)16. Abdul Wahid Bangalzai (Emerging),17. Omair Bin Yousaf (Supplementary), 18. Martin Guptil (Supplementary).
Quetta Gladiators 3rd and 4th Supplementary Picks for PSL 2023
PCB decided to increase the size of players to 20. The six HBL Pakistan Super League franchises beefed up their squads in the replacement draft that took place over a conference call on Wednesday. The six HBL Pakistan Super League franchises beefed up their squads in the replacement draft that took place over a conference call on 25.01.2022.
The six teams added players to their squads in the third and fourth supplementary pick rounds before naming replacements for the players who were partially or fully unavailable. Each side could pick a maximum of one foreign cricketer in the two supplementary rounds.
Quetta Gladiators picks Qais Ahmed as 3rd supplementary player. Saud Shakeel was picked as 4th supplementary local player.
Quetta Gladiators Supplementary: Qais Ahmed and Saud Shakeel.
Replacement picks of Quetta Gladiators for PSL 2023
Rovman Powell, David Miller, Odean Smith, Akeal Hosein and Tabraiz Shamsi will potentially be unavailable to their franchises from 8 March onwards due to bilateral limited-overs series between the West Indies and South Africa.
Adil Rashid, Moeen Ali and Jason Roy are potentially unavailable because of the England versus Bangladesh limited overs series to their franchises from 26 February to 14 March. Alex Hales will join the HBL PSL 8 from 26 February onwards. Tim David will join the tournament on 3 March. Jordan Cox will be available to Lahore Qalandars from 21 February as he is on the England Lions tour of Sri Lanka. Wanindu Hasaranga will leave the tournament on 3 March.
In the Platinum category, Quetta reserved their pick for Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga. In the Diamond category, Quetta Gladiators picked Dwaine Pretorius and Will Jacks for Odean Smith and Jason Roy. In the Silver category, Quetta Gladiators replaced Naveen ul Haq with Nuwan Thushara.
Quetta Gladiators Replacements: Dwaine Pretorius, Will Jacks and Nuwan Thushara
Muhammad Hafeez was picked by Quetta Gladiators as a Replacement for PSL 2023
Former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has earned a surprise call-up for the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL 2023). He will be featuring in the league at the age of 42. Hafeez is making a return to PSL as he signed with the Quetta Gladiators as a replacement for Ahsan Ali, who has been ruled out from the tournament due to a knee injury. Hafeez last played for Lahore Qalandars in the 2022 season. He is in the gold category in PSL 8.
Wanindu Hasaranga not Joining Quetta Gladiators for PSL 2023
Wanindu Hasaranga has been denied the NOC by the Sri Lankan Board to participate in PSL 8.
Jason Roy leaving Quetta Gladiators for PSL 8
Jason Roy leaving Quetta Gladiators and joining the England team for the Bangladesh tour. He will again rejoin on 7th march. It will be big loss for Quetta as he is gun player and can win them match on a day where he is firing.
Quetta Gladiators Best Final Playing XI for PSL 8
1. Jason Roy/ Will Jack (Overseas)2. Martin Guptil (overseas) 3. Abdul Bangalzai 4. Umer Akmal 5. Sarfraz Ahmad 6.Iftikhar Ahmad 7. Muhammad Hafeez/ Muhammad Nawaz 8.OdeaN Smith/ Dwaine Pretorious 9. Qais Ahmad/Wanindu Hasaraga (overseas)10. Naseem Shah 11. Mohammad Hasnain
Quetta Gladiators Squad Strengths for PSL 8
For Quetta Gladiators squad analysis for PSL 2023. Let’s analyze their strengths for PSL 2023.
Quetta Gladiators has few match-winning players. Two to three individual performances can win the match. Like Match recently played the 6th match of the PSL 8 against Karachi Kings. Martin Guptill, Muhammad Hasnain and Naseem Shah performances win them the match. Wanindu Hasaranga’s inclusion as an all-rounder will also impact big in coming matches.
Martin Guptill, Jason Roy, and Will Jack are also gun batters. If one stays long, they can win you the match single-handedly.
Very settled playing XI. They bat deep till the 9th position. Have some gun batters in the arsenal like Jason Roy, Will Jack, Umer Akmal, and Odean Smith. Also well balanced six bowlers in the team. The addition of Wanindu Hasaranga made the bowling attack lethal. Naseem Shah and Mohammad Hasnain are proven world-class bowlers now.
Quetta Gladiators Squad Weaknesses for PSL 8
The batting is shaky. Sarfraz Ahmad is not T20 material although he is best as captain. Umer Akmal, Mohammad Nawaz and Muhammad Hafeez form is also a bit of concern. Shahid Afridi who last played for them in PSL 7 also said that the team lacked professionalism and run on dosti yari. That is a big concern for the team owner. There is an issue within team management and coaches. The form of Jason Roy’s all-hitting opener is also a bit of concern. Let’s see how they will overcome their weaknesses. The team is not a balanced one. Except for Naseem Shah and Muhammad Hasnain. All others are average bowlers. So other bowlers are giving so many runs in the middle overs. Again batting is not a balanced one. No doubt it is deep but a few batters form is in question. Muhammad Nawaz lacking the form. Recent matches clearly showing that Sarfraz Ahmed is not a T20 product. He is not leading from the front in all matches recently played.
Final Conclusion on Quetta Gladiators Squad for PSL 8
Overall mixed emotions for Quetta Gladiators. Some gun players like Jason Roy and Umer Akmal. Having a deep batting lineup. Bowling sometimes will prove costly. But the addition of Wanindu Hasaranga to the team will do both things taking wickets and bowling economical spells. It looks like the Quetta team will be one minute down and the next minute up. Hope they qualify at least for the playoffs. Recently team is at bottom of the points table.
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