Saud Shakeel has been announced as Quetta Gladiators New Captain for PSL 2025, which is set to take place in the April-May window of 2025. Shakeel will take over the leadership role from South Africa’s Rilee Rossouw, who led the franchise to their first PSL playoff appearance since their championship win in 2019.
Saud Shakeel to Lead Quetta Gladiators in PSL 2025
The Gladiators made the exciting announcement via their official social media platforms, sharing an engaging animated image of Saud Shakeel in a Gladiators vest, riding a horse which is a clear nod to the team’s warrior spirit.
The franchise’s post introduced Saud Shakeel as the “New Commander of the Gladiators,” emphasizing his fresh energy and unwavering determination to lead the team to victory in PSL 2025.
Saud Shakeel’s Performance PSL 2024
| Matches Played | Runs Scored | Strike Rate | Half-Centuries | Tournament Ranking |
| 10 | 323 | 141.66 | 2 | 7th Highest |
Saud Shakeel’s outstanding performance in PSL 9 established him as a top candidate for the captaincy, with his consistent run-scoring and tactical acumen earning the franchise’s trust.
PSL 2025: Quetta Gladiators’ Hopes
With Saud Shakeel at the helm, Quetta Gladiators Squad aims to reclaim their past glory and build on the momentum they gained in the previous season. The team and fans alike are hopeful that his leadership will bring a new era of success to the franchise as they have added new players to the Quetta Gladiators Squad in PSL 2025 draft.
Stay tuned for more updates on PSL Schedule 2025, squad developments, and match fixtures as the tournament approaches.