Quetta Gladiators holds a special place in the hearts of Pakistani cricket fans as a professional Twenty20 franchise competing in the prestigious Pakistan Super League (PSL). With their home games primarily hosted at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium, the Gladiators have established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the cricketing arena.
The Gladiators won PSL 2019, clinching the championship title and garnering immense admiration from their devoted supporters. Based in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, Pakistan, the team proudly represents the rich culture and cricketing talent of the region.
The inception of the franchise traces back to 2015 when the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) initiated the formation of PSL. Since then, Quetta Gladiators have been showcasing their skills at their home ground, Bugti Stadium.Â
Guided by the astute leadership of captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, the team embodies resilience, determination, and a never-give-up spirit.
Under the expert guidance of head coach Shane Watson in PSL 9, the players receive invaluable mentorship, bringing out the best in their abilities. Azam Khan takes charge as the team’s manager, ensuring smooth operations and fostering a strong team dynamic. The illustrious Abdul Razzaq serves as the assistant coach, lending his vast experience and expertise to the Gladiators’ cause.
Sarfaraz Ahmed has been the top run-scorer for the Quetta Gladiators, setting new benchmarks with his exceptional performances.
On the bowling front, Mohammad Nawaz has emerged as the leading wicket-taker, displaying remarkable skill and precision.
As Quetta Gladiators gear up for PSL 2024, fans eagerly anticipate witnessing their favorite team’s fearless display of cricketing prowess. With a rich history of success and a dedicated squad of talented players, the Gladiators aim to continue their legacy and bring glory to Balochistan and Pakistan on the cricketing stage.
Quetta Glatiator Team Information
Nickname
Shan-e-Pakistan, Purple Force
Owner
Nadeem Omar
Coach
Shane Watson
Captain
Sarfaraz Ahmed
Bowling coach
Shaun Tait
PSL wins
(2019)
City
Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan
Founded
2015- 9 years ago
Home ground
Bugti Stadium, Balochistan
Quetta Gladiators Squad for PSL 9
No.
Player
Nationality
Age
Category
Batting Style
Bowling Style
Year Signed
50
Sherfane Rutherford
West Indies
25
Platinum
Left-handed
Right-arm off-break
2024
27
Rilee Rossouw
South Africa
34
Platinum
Left-handed
Right arm offbreak
2024
5
Mohammad Amir
Pakistan
31
Platinum
Left-handed
Left-arm fast-medium
2024
49
Wanindu Hasaranga
Sri Lanka
26
Diamond
Right-handed
Right-arm leg break
2023
20
Jason Roy
England
33
Diamond
Right-handed
—
2020
74
Mohammad Wasim
Pakistan
22
Diamond
Right-handed
Right-arm medium-fast
2024
54
Sarfaraz Ahmed (Cap)
Pakistan
36
Gold
Right-handed
—
2016
87
Mohammad Hasnain
Pakistan
23
Gold
Right-handed
Right-arm fast
2019
40
Abrar Ahmed
Pakistan
25
Gold
Right-handed
Right-arm leg break
2024
Sajjad Ali
Pakistan
29
Silver
Right-handed
91
Usman Qadir
Pakistan
30
Silver
Left-handed
Right-arm leg break
2024
59
Saud Shakeel
Pakistan
26
Silver
Left-handed
Left-arm orthodox
2023
33
Will Smeed
England
22
Silver
Right-handed
Right-arm off-break
2022
100
Omair Yousuf
Pakistan
25
Silver
Right-handed
—
2023
Khawaja Nafay
Pakistan
21
Emerging
Right-handed
Right-arm off break
2024
Adil Naz
Pakistan
21
Emerging
Right-handed
Right-arm medium-fast
2024
21
Akeal Hosein
West Indies
30
Supplementary
Left-handed
Left-arm orthodox
2024
14
Sohail Khan
Pakistan
39
Supplementary
Right-handed
Right-arm fast
2024
Quetta Gladiators Management and Coaching Staff for PSL 9
Position
Name
Director
Moin Khan
Head coach
Shane Watson
Bowling coach
Shaun Tait
Mentor
Viv Richards
Quetta Gladiators Captains
Name
Years
Mat
Won
Lost
Tie
NR
%
Sarfaraz Ahmed
2016-Present
80
38
41
0
1
48.10
Mohammad Nawaz
2023-2023
2
1
1
0
0
50.00
Quetta Gladiators Head-to-head record in PSL
Opposition
Span
Mat
Won
Lost
Tied
NR
SR (%)
Multan Sultans
2018–2023
11
4
7
0
1
36.36
Islamabad United
2016–2023
17
8
9
0
0
47.05
Peshawar Zalmi
2016–2023
22
9
12
0
1
42.85
Karachi Kings
2016–2023
16
11
5
0
0
68.75
Lahore Qalandars
2016–2023
16
7
9
0
0
43.75
Quetta Gladiators Overall result in PSL
Year
Mat
Won
Loss
Tie&W
Tie&L
NR
SR (%)
Position
Summary
2023
10
3
7
0
0
0
30.00
6/6
League Stage
2022
10
4
6
0
0
0
40.00
5/6
League Stage
2021
10
2
8
0
0
0
20.00
6/6
League Stage
2020
9
4
5
0
0
0
44.44
5/6
League Stage
2019
12
9
3
0
0
0
75.00
1/6
Champions
2018
11
5
6
0
0
0
45.45
4/6
Play-offs
2017
10
5
4
0
0
1
55.55
2/5
Runners-up
2016
10
7
3
0
0
0
70.00
2/5
Runners-up
Total
82
39
42
0
0
1
48.14
1 title
Most runs for Quetta Gladiators in PSL
Batsman
Years
Mat
Inns
Runs
NO
HS
Avg
BF
SR
100
50
0
4s
6s
Sarfaraz Ahmed
2016-2023
80
68
1503
20
81
31.31
1214
123.80
–
7
2
134
26
SR Watson
2018-2020
31
31
996
3
91*
35.57
692
143.93
–
8
2
94
60
Ahmed Shehzad
2016-2020
35
34
904
2
99
28.25
694
130.25
–
9
3
93
29
JJ Roy
2018-2023
23
23
834
2
145*
39.71
567
147.08
2
4
3
97
30
RR Rossouw
2017-2019
31
29
750
7
76*
34.09
585
128.20
–
3
–
64
26
Mohammad Nawaz
2016-2023
76
58
728
16
52
17.33
643
113.21
–
1
3
61
26
KP Pietersen
2016-2018
27
25
611
2
88*
26.56
439
139.17
–
4
4
43
30
Umar Akmal
2019-2023
23
20
473
3
75*
27.82
311
152.09
–
3
1
30
34
Ahsan Ali
2019-2022
19
18
444
1
73
26.11
335
132.53
–
3
–
49
13
Azam Khan
2019-2021
20
20
336
1
59
17.68
260
129.23
–
1
3
33
13
Most Wickets for Quetta Gladiators in PSL
Bowler
Years
Mat
Inns
Wkts
Balls
Overs
Mdns
Runs
BBI
Avg
Econ
SR
4
5
Mohammad Nawaz
2016-2023
76
76
70
1504
250.4
1
1887
4/13
26.95
7.52
21.48
1
–
Mohammad Hasnain
2019-2023
34
34
47
749
124.5
2
1078
4/25
22.93
8.63
15.93
2
–
Naseem Shah
2020-2023
29
29
26
613
102.1
–
817
5/20
31.42
7.99
23.57
1
1
Anwar Ali
2016-2021
36
34
23
613
102.1
1
893
2/21
38.82
8.74
26.65
–
–
Sohail Tanvir
2019-2022
19
19
17
438
73.0
1
584
4/21
34.35
8.00
25.76
1
–
Hassan Khan
2017-2022
26
26
16
446
74.2
–
554
2/10
34.62
7.45
27.87
–
–
Rahat Ali
2018-2018
11
11
15
254
42.2
–
322
4/16
21.46
7.60
16.93
1
–
Fawad Ahmed
2019-2020
17
17
15
389
64.5
–
463
3/15
30.86
7.14
25.93
–
–
Zulfiqar Babar
2016-2017
18
18
15
432
72.0
2
499
2/17
33.26
6.93
28.80
–
–
Khurram Shahzad
2021-2022
7
7
12
144
24.0
–
178
4/22
14.83
7.41
12.00
1
–
Quetta Gladiators Retained Players for PSL 9
Player Name
Category
Rilee Rossouw
Platinum
Wanindu Hasaranga
Diamond
Mohammad Wasim Jnr
Diamond
Abrar Ahmed
Gold
Jason Roy
Diamond
Sarfaraz Ahmed
Gold
Quetta Gladiator Biggest Draft Pick PSL 2024
The biggest draft pick for Quetta Gladiators for PSL 9 is the star bowler Mohammad Amir, who was released by Karachi Kings earlier.
Quetta Gladiators Sponsors
BJ Sports, MCW Sports, F&A Global, and Domino’s are the official sponsors for Quetta Gladiators in PSL 9.
Quetta Gladiators Ambassadors
Maya Ali, Bilal Ashraf, Adnan Siddique, Syed Shaffaat Ali, and Ushna Shah are the brand ambassadors for Quetta Gladiators in PSL 9.
