Sir Issac Vivan Richards, formerly esteemed batter, is likely to return as a mentor of Quetta Gladiators. This possibility of him joining the team is making rounds among cricket analysts and fans alike, making it most likely to be a stepping stone for Quetta’s success in this tournament.
In this 8th edition of HBL PSL, the purple team has bagged only one win in four matches. They lost their opening match to Multan Sultans but emerged victorious in the next game with Peshawar Zalmi. Many teams have changed their squads, ranging from players to coaches. Management considers this news of Sir Vivan joining team purple a game-changer move.
Quetta gladiators’ management hopes Vivan Richards will join their team soon. Azam Khan, manager of the team, recently shared that they have submitted all the necessary documents of him, but there have been some issues regarding visa issuance. Despite this, the team is buoyant about making him join them soon. He also added that Richards is keen to join the team, which will be great for the team to impact the tournament significantly.
He has been a part of the purple team since its maiden edition in Pakistan super league PSL in 2016. His contributions to the cricketing world are unforgettable. He is known for his outclass batting style leaving world-renowned bowlers to face a dip in their form. He had a fantastic career which included a total of 187 ODIs and 121 Tests. He pulled over 15000 runs, with 11 hundred in ODIs and 24 in test cricket. His aggressive approach when facing bowlers makes him a perfect person for the struggling Quetta Gladiators.
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Apart from him, the purple team has a talented and strong squad. It is an amalgam of fierce bowlers like Muhammad Hasnain, Jason Roy, and Muhammad Nawaz, among others, along with top-notch batters Iftikhar Ahmed etc. Team purple is loaded with every skill and capability required to rule this time, with Vivian Richards being cheery on the top. They are looking forward to returning to Lahore Qalander in the next match, with them emerging as champions.
The HBL PSL 2023 is being co-hosted by Karachi and Lahore, with the final scheduled in Lahore on March 19, 2023. The tournament champions will not only get the chance to lift the Supernova trophy but will also receive 120mpkr, with the runner-up getting a sum of 48mpkr.
Lahore Qalandars, the title holders, will be looking for every opportunity to become the champions once again. On the other hand, Quetta Gladiators, who became champions in 2019, will look forward to earning the prestigious title of PSL 8 again.
In conclusion, the mentorship of Sir Vivian Richards will give team purple the necessary boost they require to make an impact in this PSL. His extraordinary achievements, combined with his guiding skills all under one roof, will certainly help the struggling Quetta Gladiators come out of the dark phase and emerge as champions once again.
