Lahore Qalandars suffer major blow ahead of Peshawar Zalmi clash

Defending champions Lahore Qalandars have been dealt a significant setback in their Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 campaign, with Bangladesh top-order batter Parvez Hossain Emon ruled out of the remainder of the tournament due to a shoulder injury.

Emon sustained the injury during Qalandars’ clash against Multan Sultans at the Gaddafi Stadium on April 3, following an on-field collision with teammate Asif Ali.

Subsequent MRI scans revealed a ligament tear, forcing the medical staff to recommend a period of rest and rehabilitation.

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As a precaution, the left-handed batter had already missed the April 9 fixture against Islamabad United to avoid aggravating the injury.

After further assessment, the franchise has now decided to release him from the squad, with a replacement expected to be announced soon.

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In an official statement, the Qalandars confirmed that Parvez Hossain Emon would depart following their match against Peshawar Zalmi today, while extending their full support during his recovery process.

Despite his brief stint, Emon made a notable impact at the top of the order. He featured in three matches, scoring 71 runs at an impressive strike rate of 161.36, including a fluent 45-run knock against Multan Sultans that highlighted his attacking intent.

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Parvez Hossain Emon guides Sylhet Titans to victory over Rangpur Riders

SYLHET: Parvez Hossain Emon’s unbeaten 52 powered Sylhet Titans to a six-wicket win over Rangpur Riders in a Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26 clash here on Monday.

Titans captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s decision to field first paid immediate dividends as Rangpur Riders stumbled to 27-3 inside the first five overs.

Litton Das fought briefly with 22 off 12 balls, while Pakistan’s Iftikhar Ahmed struggled for 17 off 20 deliveries.

Khushdil Shah top-scored for the Riders with 30 off 24, and Mahmudullah contributed 29 off 23, but the visitors were eventually bowled out for 114 in 19.1 overs.

Nasum Ahmed and Shohidul Islam led the Titans’ bowling attack with three wickets apiece, while Moeen Ali chipped in with two.

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In reply, Sylhet Titans got off to a solid start with an opening partnership of 54 between Tawfique Khan and Parvez Hossain Emon.

Sufiyan Muqeem broke the stand by removing Tawfique for 33 off 22, but Emon anchored the innings alongside contributions from Ariful Islam (21 off 26) and Afif Hossain (12).

Emon’s composed 52 off 41 balls, which included three sixes and three fours, guided Sylhet to a six-wicket victory with 15 balls to spare.

The win propelled Sylhet Titans to second place in the BPL points table, while Rangpur Riders remained fourth with four wins from eight games.

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