Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain is turning heads across the cricketing world following his impressive performances in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). After making a dazzling debut in franchise cricket with Lahore Qalandars, other T20 leagues are now showing serious interest in the young spinner.
Rishad has lit up the PSL with his clever variations in pace, sharp googlies, and tight control, leaving batters bamboozled and fans in awe. In just two matches, he has taken 6 wickets—3 each against Quetta Gladiators and Karachi Kings—conceding just 31 and 26 runs respectively. His efforts have played a pivotal role in back-to-back wins for Lahore Qalandars in Rawalpindi and Karachi.
The cricket world has taken notice. Teams from various top-tier franchise leagues—including the Big Bash League (BBL), Global Super League, Global T20 Canada, Zim-Afro T10, T20 Blast, and the Caribbean Premier League (CPL)—are reportedly interested in signing the Bangladeshi spinner.
Rishad’s rise is significant in the context of Bangladesh cricket, where only a few players like Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman have previously attracted major franchise attention. However, inconsistency and NOC (No Objection Certificate) complications have often kept other Bangladeshi talents out of global leagues.
That narrative may now be changing. Rishad, who was Bangladesh’s highest wicket-taker in the 2024 T20 World Cup with 14 wickets in 7 matches, is quickly establishing himself as a reliable T20 asset. His PSL debut on April 13 against Quetta not only marked a dream start but also hinted at a bright future on the global stage.
The 22-year-old’s next challenge is set for April 22, when Lahore Qalandars take on Multan Sultans. Fans back home and abroad will be watching closely, hoping the leggie continues his magical run and cements his place as Bangladesh’s next big T20 star.
