Pakistan Super League (SPL) franchise Lahore Qalandars’ owner Fawad Rana has launched the Durban team of South Africa’s T20 Global League on Friday.
Addressing to the opening ceremony for the ‘Durban Qalandars’, chairman Fawad Rana said he was delighted to be representing the province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa’s new T20 competition, with the inaugural edition scheduled to be held later this year.
He termed it, “There is no better opportunity to come and invest in this great country.”
The franchise owner accompanied by Cricket South Africa CEP Haroon Logat and Durban Qalandars’ marquee player Hashim Amla at the launching ceremony.
Lorgat, speaking on the occasion, said the “development of youth” lay at the centre of Rana brothers’ vision.
“We are proud to have the Qalandars represent us.. We share their values & vision of transformation,” said Fawzia Peer, Durban Deputy Mayor.