Lions and Stallions captains look forward to Champions One Day Cup

Shaheen: Given the high stakes of the Champions One-Day Cup and the presence of several young and talented players on our team roster, leading the Lions will be an exciting experience for me.

Haris: The Stallions have a strong history of success in Pakistani domestic cricket, and with the tools at our disposal, I can guarantee that we'll provide just as much entertainment for spectators and TV viewers throughout the competition.

The schedule for the tournament is

In the Champions One-Day Cup, Pakistan Shaheens captain Muhammad Haris will replace former Pakistan star and mentor Shoaib Malik as captain of the Stallions. On September 13, the Stallions will play their first tournament match against Shaheen Shah Afridi's Lions. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. (local time) on Friday.

Haris believes his team is especially strong, and he is well aware of the high standards as the competition gets begin.

"Leading the illustrious Stallions in the Champions One-Day Cup is an honor." The fans' expectations are naturally raised by our strong squad, which includes some of the biggest stars in Pakistani cricket," he stated.

Former Pakistan and Stallions captain Shoaib Malik served as the team's mentor. Haris recognized the legacy that Malik and the group had established over the years in a number of domestic seasons. Setting high expectations as they got ready for their first of four league games on September 13 was his way of honoring that tradition.

"In Pakistan's domestic cricket competition, the Stallions have a long history of victory. I promise that we will provide entertainment for both stadium crowds and television viewers throughout the event with the skills and resources at our disposal.

Given the tough competition in the Champions One-Day Cup, which includes some of the top players in the nation, Haris is also aware of the difficulties that lie ahead.

"In every way, the Champions One-Day Cup is thrilling. The 50-over format will put our skills to the test since all the teams are formidable and the playing conditions are demanding. I hope a sizable crowd of Faisalabad supporters shows there to watch the competition.

Mohammad Haris (captain, Peshawar), Abrar Ahmed (Karachi), Adil Amin (Peshawar), Azam Khan (Peshawar), Babar Azam (Lahore), Haris Rauf (Islamabad), Hussain Talat (Lahore), Jahandad Khan (Rawalpindi), Junaid Ali (Lahore), Maaz Ahmad Sadaqat (Peshawar), Mehran Mumtaz (Rawalpindi), Mohammad Ali (Sialkot), Mohammad Amir Khan (Swat), Saad Khan (Hyderabad), Shamyl Hussain (Islamabad), Shan Masood (Karachi), Tayyab Tahir (Sarai Alamgir), Ubaid Shah (Lahore), Yasir Khan (Rawalpindi), and Zaman Khan (Mirpur)

Mentor: Malik Shoaib

The following is the schedule for Stallion's matches, which begin at 3pm:

Lions vs. Stallions, Sep. 13

Wolves vs. Stallions, Sep. 15

19 September: Dolphins vs. Stallions

Panthers vs. Stallions, September 21

Shaheen Shah Afridi, the captain of Lions:

The Lions will be led by two-time HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) champion Shaheen Shah Afridi at the Champions One-Day Cup in the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad. The tall left-arm pacer, who is being coached by former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis, thought about what was ahead for him and his team as they were ready for this new assignment.

"Being in charge of the Lions will be an incredible experience for me, especially with the Champions One-Day Cup's high stakes and our roster's abundance of talented young players." Shaheen expressed his excitement about giving the team his all throughout the competition, both at bat and with the ball.

Shaheen reminisced with nostalgia about his 2018 domestic One-Day Cup debut, during which he made his breakthrough as a teenage sensation.

"Playing in the One-Day Cup in Faisalabad in 2018 as an 18-year-old brings back wonderful memories for me. It seems strange to be coming back here as captain and having so much foreign experience. I'm determined to contribute to making every young player on our club have an unforgettable experience.

In her remarks regarding the competitive nature of the Champions One-Day Cup, Shaheen emphasized the significance of readiness.

"We play a formidable Stallions team in our first game, demonstrating the caliber of opposition we will encounter each and every time out. That's why I'm convinced that in order for us to get started right away, our preparations need to be impeccable.

Lions Squad (which will be reduced to 15 players on September 10): Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain, Peshawar), Abdullah Shafique (Sialkot), Aamir Jamal (Islamabad), Aamer Yamin (Multan), Faisal Akram (Multan), Hassan Nawaz (Islamabad), Hunain Shah (Lahore), Imam-ul-Haq (Lahore), Imran Butt (Lahore), Khushdil Shah (Bannu), Mohammad Asghar (Karachi), Muhammad Irfan Khan (Mianwali), Mohammad Taha (Karachi), Omair Bin Yousuf (Karachi), Rohail Nazir (Islamabad), Shahab Khan (Mardan), Sharoon Siraj (Sahiwal), Sirajuddin (Bajaur) and Waqar Hussain (Okara)

Guide: Waqar Younis

The Lions' schedule is as follows: day matches start at 9.30 a.m., while night matches start at 3 p.m.

Lions against. Stallions, September 13 (d/n)

Lions vs. Panthers, Sep. 16 (d)

20 September: Wolves vs. Lions (d/n)

Dolphins vs. Lions, September 22 (d/n)